There are 4 ways to get from Mayo County to Dublin by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
4h 21m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walkbus 721
4h 41m€31–43Drive 231.9 km
- Drive from Mayo County to Dublincar 231.9 km
2h 51m€41–59Bus via Ballina Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 22
5h 24m€39–57
Mayo County to Dublin by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to Dublin is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to Dublin is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Bachelors Walk via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayo County to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Mayo County and Dublin is 255 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Mayo County to Dublin, including transfers.
Mayo County to Dublin bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Mayo County to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Dublin is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walk 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Mayo County to Dublin bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Mayo County to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to Dublin is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Mayo County to Dublin.
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