There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Blessington 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 Castlebar to Newbridgetrain Ic
4h 40m€22–33Bus, line 65 bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walkbus 721
- Take the bus from Camden Street Lwr to Blessingtonbus 65
5h 45m€26–36Drive 231.3 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Blessingtoncar 231.3 km
3h 1m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Swinford to Liffey Valley SCbus 22
6h 33m€43–58
Castlebar to Blessington by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Blessington is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Blessington is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Blessington via Hawkins Street and Camden Street Lwr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Sallins via Newbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Castlebar and Blessington is 234 km. The road distance is 231.3 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Blessington without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Castlebar to Blessington, including transfers.
Castlebar to Blessington bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Blessington is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 65 bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Blessington, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Newbridge 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Blessington via Bachelors Walk, Hawkins Street, and Camden Street Lwr in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Camden Street Lwr to Blessington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Swinford to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Blessington bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Castlebar to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Newbridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Blessington is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Castlebar to Blessington.
There are 219+ hotels available in Blessington.