There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Cahir by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Cahir Castlebus Ul18
4h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
5h 53m€29–44Drive 233.9 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Cahircar 233.9 km
2h 41m€41–60Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
6h 49m€42–61
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Cahir is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Cahir is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at Cahir Castle via UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Cahir via Portarlington, Portlaoise and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Castlebar and Cahir is 235 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Cahir without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Castlebar to Cahir, including transfers.
Castlebar to Cahir bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Cahir is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar Library to Cahir Castle via UL East Gate in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Cahir via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Limerick Junction in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Cahir bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Cahir is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Castlebar to Cahir.
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