The average train between Ennis and Castlerea takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Ennis to Castlerea. 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 Castlerea. 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 Castlerea at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Athenry and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ennis to Castlerea? 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 Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Ennis station and arriving at Castlerea station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Ennis to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
Ennis to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Ennis and Castlerea is 107.8 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Castlerea via Athenry and Athlone in around 4h 13m.