There are 5 ways to get from Ballymote to Castlebar by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 977 bus, bus, line 440 bus
best- Take the bus from Ballymote Centre to Ballaghaderreenbus 977
- Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to Swinfordbus 22
- Take the bus from Swinford to Castlebarbus 440
3h 28m€26–38Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballymote Centre to Castlereabus 977
- Take the train from Castlerea to Castlebartrain Re / ...
3h 53m€11–29Drive 64.4 km
- Drive from Ballymote to Castlebarcar 64.4 km
55 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballymote to Castlebartaxi 64.4 km
55 min€90–110Bus
- Take the bus from Ballysadare to Ballina Humbrtbus 458
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Castlebarbus 430
4h 9m€18–38
Ballymote to Castlebar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballymote to Castlebar is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballymote to Castlebar is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymote to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Ballymote Centre and arriving at Castlebar via Ballaghaderreen and Swinford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Ballymote and Castlebar is 82 km. The road distance is 64.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballymote to Castlebar without a car is to line 977 bus and bus and line 440 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Ballymote to Castlebar, including transfers.
Ballymote to Castlebar bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Ballymote Centre station.
Ballymote to Castlebar bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Ballaghaderreen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymote to Castlebar is 64 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Ballymote to Castlebar.
There are 230+ hotels available in Castlebar.
What companies run services between Ballymote, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballymote Centre to Castlebar via Ballaghaderreen and Swinford in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Ballymote Centre to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €2–4
- Cash
- €3–5
Bus from Ballymote Centre to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–5
- Cash
- €5–7
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Doddy Seamus & Margaret Taxi & Limousine Service
- Phone
- +353 71 918 9024
Murtagh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 918 9131
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