There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Castleisland by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Abbeyfealebus 300
6h 19mDrive 249.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlebar to Castleislandcar 249.8 km
2h 56m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
7h 23m€47–67Bus 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 Castleislandbus 14
7h 21m€44–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Castleisland is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Castleisland is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Castleisland. However, there are services departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at Castleisland via UL Student Ctr and Abbeyfeale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Castleisland. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Killarney via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Castlebar and Castleisland is 265 km. The road distance is 249.8 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Castleisland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Castlebar to Castleisland, including transfers.
Castlebar to Castleisland bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to Castleisland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Castleisland is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Castleisland, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar Library to Castleisland via UL East Gate, UL Student Ctr, and Abbeyfeale in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Castleisland via Portarlington, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Abbeyfeale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Castleisland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Castleisland bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to Castleisland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Castleisland is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Castlebar to Castleisland.
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