There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
5h 1m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
5h 48m€35–51Drive 237.6 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Castlebarcar 237.6 km
3h 13m€41–59Fly, bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane DUB - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebarbus
6h 37m€82–256Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
8h 49m€61–90
Balbriggan to Castlebar by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Castlebar via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Castlebar via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Castlebar is 283 km. The road distance is 237.6 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Balbriggan to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Castlebar via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via East Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Balbriggan to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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
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More Questions & Answers
Balbriggan to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Balbriggan to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Castlebar is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Balbriggan to Castlebar.
There are 249+ hotels available in Castlebar.



