There are 4 ways to get from Blessington to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
4h 59m€26–36Train via Athlone
cheapest- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re / ...
5h 5m€23–35Line 65 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Blessington to Poolbeg Stbus 65
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
5h 53m€24–33Drive 230.8 km
- Drive from Blessington to Castlebarcar 230.8 km
3h€40–57
Blessington to Castlebar by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blessington to Castlebar is to line 65 bus and bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Blessington to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Blessington to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Blessington and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Blessington to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Tallaght and arriving at Castlebar via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Blessington and Castlebar is 274 km. The road distance is 230.8 km.
The best way to get from Blessington to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Blessington to Castlebar, including transfers.
Blessington to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Blessington station.
Blessington to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Blessington to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 65 bus and bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Blessington, 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, you can take a bus from Blessington to Castlebar via Poolbeg St and Crampton Quay in around 5h 53m.
- 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
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 Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Blessington to Poolbeg St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Blessington to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Poolbeg St station.
Blessington to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blessington to Castlebar is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Blessington to Castlebar.
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