The average train between South Dublin and Castlebar takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from South Dublin 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 3 times a day between South Dublin and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Dublin is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Heuston and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 34m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 26m • 1 change

4h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Dublin to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from South Dublin station and arriving at Castlebar station via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
South Dublin to Castlebar train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
South Dublin to Castlebar train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between South Dublin and Castlebar is 205.1 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m.