The average train between Castlebar and Ballinlough takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Ballinlough. 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 twice daily between Castlebar and Ballinlough. 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 Ballinlough at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 15m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Castlebar to Ballinlough? 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 Castlebar to Ballinlough. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Ballinlough station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Castlebar to Ballinlough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Ballinlough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballinlough is 226.3 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Cork via Portarlington in around 5h 27m.