There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Galway by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to Bóthar B Uí Eithirbus 430
2h€12–25Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 5m€18–26Drive 76.2 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Galwaycar 76.2 km
1h 7m€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Castlebar to Galwaytaxi 76.2 km
1h 7m€110–140
Castlebar to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Galway is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €12 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castlebar and arriving at Bóthar B Uí Eithir. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Galway. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Galway via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Castlebar and Galway is 90 km. The road distance is 76.2 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs €12 - €25.
The bus from Castlebar to Bóthar B Uí Eithir takes 2h including transfers and departs every two hours.
Castlebar to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Galway is to bus which takes 2h and costs €12 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Castlebar to Bóthar B Uí Eithir every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 2h. Bus Éireann also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Galway via Athlone in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Bóthar B Uí Eithir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Bóthar B Uí Eithir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Castlebar Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 254 5404
Gibbons Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 244 0245
Triple A Taxis
- Phone
- +353 94 906 7777
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bóthar B Uí Eithir station.
Castlebar to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Galway is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Castlebar to Galway.
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