There are 4 ways to get from Ballinlough to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re / ...
5h 8m€38–54Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlereabus Ng05
6h 31m€39–64Drive 252.2 km
- Drive from Ballinlough to Castlereacar 252.2 km
3h 5m€45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlereabus 429
7h€46–73
Ballinlough to Castlerea by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinlough to Castlerea is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinlough to Castlerea is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinlough to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Sundrive Park and arriving at Castlerea via Cork Andersn's Quay and Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinlough to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Ballinlough and Castlerea is 320 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballinlough to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ballinlough to Castlerea, including transfers.
Ballinlough to Castlerea bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Ballinlough to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Ballinlough to Castlerea is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Ballinlough, IE-CO, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ballinlough to Castlerea via Cork, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sundrive Park to Castlerea via St Patrick's Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Ballinlough to Castlerea bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Ballinlough to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinlough to Castlerea is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Ballinlough to Castlerea.
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