There are 3 ways to get from Magherafelt to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 210
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
7h 52m€46–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrtbus 458
8h 32m€32–56Drive 234.9 km
- Drive from Magherafelt to Castlebarcar 234.9 km
3h 10m€43–62
Magherafelt to Castlebar by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Magherafelt to Castlebar is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Magherafelt to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Magherafelt to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Union Road and arriving at Castlebar via Dungannon Bus Station, Enniskillen Bus and Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Magherafelt and Castlebar is 489 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Magherafelt to Castlebar without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 52m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Magherafelt to Castlebar, including transfers.
Magherafelt to Castlebar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dungannon Bus Station.
Magherafelt to Castlebar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Enniskillen Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magherafelt to Castlebar is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Magherafelt to Castlebar.
There are 228+ hotels available in Castlebar.
What companies run services between Magherafelt, Northern Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Union Road to Castlebar via Dungannon Bus Station, Enniskillen Bus, and Ballina Humbrt in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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