There are 4 ways to get from County Laois to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€22–32Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to UL Student Ctrbus 735
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
6h 37mDrive 177.2 km
- Drive from County Laois to Castlebarcar 177.2 km
2h 47m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
7h 43m€41–58
County Laois to Castlebar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Laois to Castlebar is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from County Laois to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Castlebar Library via Roscrea Aby St and UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from County Laois to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between County Laois and Castlebar is 207 km. The road distance is 177.2 km.
The best way to get from County Laois to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from County Laois to Castlebar, including transfers.
County Laois to Castlebar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
County Laois to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from County Laois to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Castlebar via Portlaoise Stn, Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Castlebar Library via Roscrea Aby St, UL Student Ctr, and UL East Gate in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
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More Questions & Answers
County Laois to Castlebar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
County Laois to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to Castlebar is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from County Laois to Castlebar.
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