There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Buncrana by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Claremorris to Letterkenny Busbus 964
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cockhill Rdbus 964
6h 15mBus via Sligo
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Sligo Bus Stnbus 458
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Letterkenny Busbus 64
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Buncranabus 951
7h 46m€37–69Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re
9h 2m€64–93Drive 229.8 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Buncranacar 229.8 km
2h 54m€40–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Buncrana is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Buncrana is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Buncrana. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Cockhill Rd via Claremorris and Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Buncrana. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Londonderry via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Castlebar and Buncrana is 259 km. The road distance is 229.8 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Buncrana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Castlebar to Buncrana, including transfers.
Castlebar to Buncrana bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, depart from Claremorris station.
Castlebar to Buncrana train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Buncrana is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Buncrana, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar to Cockhill Rd via Claremorris and Letterkenny Bus in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Buncrana via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://busfeda.ie/
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cockhill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://busfeda.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 (0)749362480
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgonaglebushire.com
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Buncrana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- http://www.mcgonaglebushire.com/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Buncrana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–5
- Cash
- €5–6
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Buncrana bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, arrive at Letterkenny Bus station.
Castlebar to Buncrana train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Buncrana is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Castlebar to Buncrana.
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