There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
1h 29m€10–15Bus via Claremorris
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Castlebarbus 430 / ...
2h 56m€28–43Drive 111.8 km
- Drive from Athlone to Castlebarcar 111.8 km
1h 43m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
3h 12m€27–40
Athlone to Castlebar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Castlebar is to train which costs €10 - €15 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Castlebar is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs €10 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Castlebar. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athlone and arriving at Castlebar. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Athlone and Castlebar is 116 km. The road distance is 111.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs €10 - €15.
The train from Athlone to Castlebar takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Athlone to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castlebar is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus via Claremorris, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Castlebar every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebar via Claremorris in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
Bus from Claremorris to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Claremorris station.
Athlone to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Castlebar is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Athlone to Castlebar.
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