The average train between Ennis and Castlebar takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ennis 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 4 times a day between Ennis and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ennis is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Athenry and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ennis 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 Ennis to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Ennis station and arriving at Castlebar station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Ennis to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
Ennis to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Ennis and Castlebar is 114.5 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Castlebar via Athenry and Athlone in around 4h 32m.