There are 4 ways to get from Mayo County to Kildare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 10m€19–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
6h 16m€45–64Drive 202.4 km
- Drive from Mayo County to Kildarecar 202.4 km
2h 56m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus 721
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
7h 2m€39–58
Mayo County to Kildare by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to Kildare is to train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to Kildare is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Kildare via Castlebar and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayo County to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Kildare via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Mayo County and Kildare is 206 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Mayo County to Kildare, including transfers.
Mayo County to Kildare bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Mayo County to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Kildare is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Kildare via Castlebar, Airport Zone 11, and Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €7–10
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More Questions & Answers
Mayo County to Kildare bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Mayo County to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to Kildare is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Mayo County to Kildare.
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