The average train between Castlebar and Ballina takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Ballina. 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 4 times a day between Castlebar and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Ballina at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Ballina station via Ballina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Castlebar to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
Castlebar to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballina station.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballina is 30.2 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Manulla Junction to Ballina hourly. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 27 min.