There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Mayo County by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
4h 11m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
4h 37m€32–44Drive 231.8 km
- Drive from Dublin to Mayo Countycar 231.8 km
2h 51m€40–57Bus via Ballina Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
5h 31m€39–54
Dublin to Mayo County by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Mayo County is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Mayo County is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Castlebar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Dublin and Mayo County is 254 km. The road distance is 231.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Dublin to Mayo County, including transfers.
Dublin to Mayo County bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Mayo County is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Mayo County bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Dublin to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Mayo County is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Dublin to Mayo County.
There are 249+ hotels available in Mayo County.



