The average train between Castlerea and Ballina takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea 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 5 times a day between Castlerea and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Ballina at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Ballina station via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Castlerea to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballina station.
The distance between Castlerea and Ballina is 58.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Castlerea to Ballina via Manulla Junction in around 1h 52m.