There are 4 ways to get from Blanchardstown to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
4h 14m€40–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
5h 6m€24–33Bus via Swinford
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Swinfordbus 22
4h 42m€49–68Drive 228.6 km
- Drive from Blanchardstown to Castlebarcar 228.6 km
2h 39m€40–58
Blanchardstown to Castlebar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blanchardstown to Castlebar is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Blanchardstown to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Blanchardstown to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Liffey Valley SC and arriving at Castlebar via Swinford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Blanchardstown to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Castlebar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Blanchardstown and Castlebar is 261 km. The road distance is 228.6 km.
The best way to get from Blanchardstown to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Blanchardstown to Castlebar, including transfers.
Blanchardstown to Castlebar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Liffey Valley SC station.
Blanchardstown to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Blanchardstown to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Swinford, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Blanchardstown, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Liffey Valley SC to Swinford every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Blanchardstown to Castlebar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Swinford station.
Blanchardstown to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blanchardstown to Castlebar is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Blanchardstown to Castlebar.
There are 228+ hotels available in Castlebar.



