There are 4 ways to get from Farranfore to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Farranfore to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
5h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Farranfore to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re / ...
6h 39m€37–54Drive 257.9 km
- Drive from Farranfore to Castlebarcar 257.9 km
3h 4m€45–64Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Farranfore to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
7h 53m€45–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Farranfore to Castlebar is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Farranfore to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Farranfore to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Farranfore and arriving at Castlebar Library via UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Farranfore to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Farranfore and arriving at Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Farranfore and Castlebar is 275 km. The road distance is 257.9 km.
The best way to get from Farranfore to Castlebar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Farranfore to Castlebar, including transfers.
Farranfore to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Farranfore station.
Farranfore to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Farranfore station.
The best way to get from Farranfore to Castlebar is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Farranfore, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Farranfore to Castlebar Library via UL Student Ctr and UL East Gate in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Farranfore to Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Farranfore to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Farranfore to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
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More Questions & Answers
Farranfore to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Farranfore to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Farranfore to Castlebar is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Farranfore to Castlebar.
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