The average train between Castlebar and Ballinasloe takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Ballinasloe. 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 every 4 hours between Castlebar and Ballinasloe. 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 Ballinasloe at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Castlebar to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballinasloe is 92.1 km. The road distance is 139 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Athlone every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 32m.