The average train between Belfast and Castlebar takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to Castlebar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Belfast and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Belfast to Castlebar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Castlebar station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Belfast to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Belfast and Castlebar is 234.1 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlebar via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 23m.