There are 4 ways to get from Bangor to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
7h 24m€50–72Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
8h 33m€30–169Drive 294.3 km
- Drive from Bangor to Castlebarcar 294.3 km
3h 41m€54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261 / ...
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrtbus 458
9h 42m€36–63
Bangor to Castlebar by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Castlebar is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bangor to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Bangor Buscentre and arriving at Castlebar via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Bangor and arriving at Castlebar via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Bangor and Castlebar is 450 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.
The best way to get from Bangor to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Bangor to Castlebar, including transfers.
Bangor to Castlebar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Bangor to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Bangor to Castlebar is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €30 - €170 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Bangor to Castlebar via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Castlebar via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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Booking & Getting There
Bangor to Castlebar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Bangor to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Castlebar is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Bangor to Castlebar.
There are 227+ hotels available in Castlebar.