There are 3 ways to get from Castlebar to Ballinlough by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 30m€39–66Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 32m€43–60Drive 267.2 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Ballinloughcar 267.2 km
3h 7m€48–69
Castlebar to Ballinlough by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Ballinlough is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Ballinlough is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Ballinlough. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Ballincurrig Pk via ATU Galway and South Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Ballinlough. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballinlough is 282 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Ballinlough without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Castlebar to Ballinlough, including transfers.
Castlebar to Ballinlough bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Ballinlough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Ballinlough is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Ballinlough, IE-CO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar to Ballincurrig Pk via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and South Mall in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Ballinlough via Portarlington and Cork in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Ballinlough bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Castlebar to Ballinlough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Ballinlough is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Castlebar to Ballinlough.
There are 313+ hotels available in Ballinlough.