There are 3 ways to get from Castlerea to Ballinlough by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlerea to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 43m€39–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlerea to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 57m€38–65Drive 252.2 km
- Drive from Castlerea to Ballinloughcar 252.2 km
3h 4m€45–65
Castlerea to Ballinlough by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Ballinlough is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Ballinlough is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Ballinlough. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Ballincurrig Pk via ATU Galway and South Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Ballinlough. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Castlerea and Ballinlough is 321 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Ballinlough without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Castlerea to Ballinlough, including transfers.
Castlerea to Ballinlough bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Ballinlough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Ballinlough is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Ballinlough, IE-CO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlerea to Ballinlough via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Cork in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Ballincurrig Pk via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and South Mall in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Castlerea to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Castlerea to Ballinlough bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Castlerea to Ballinlough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Ballinlough is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Castlerea to Ballinlough.
There are 312+ hotels available in Ballinlough.