There are 4 ways to get from Charleville Castle to Mallow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
3h 22m€33–47Drive 175.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Charleville Castle to Mallowcar 175.9 km
2h 11m€31–45Line 845 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Mucklagh Ch to Birrbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Birr to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
4h 14m€32–42Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Limerick Colbertbus 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallowbus 51
5h 15m€47–64
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleville Castle to Mallow is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Charleville Castle to Mallow is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleville Castle to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Mucklagh Ch and arriving at Mallow via Birr and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleville Castle to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Mallow via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Charleville Castle and Mallow is 199 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Charleville Castle to Mallow without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Charleville Castle to Mallow, including transfers.
Charleville Castle to Mallow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Birr station.
Charleville Castle to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Charleville Castle to Mallow is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Charleville Castle, Ireland and Mallow, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Mallow hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleville Castle to Mallow via Mucklagh Ch, Birr, and Limerick Colbert in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Thurles to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Mucklagh Ch to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Charleville Castle to Mallow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Charleville Castle to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleville Castle to Mallow is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Charleville Castle to Mallow.
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