There are 5 ways to get from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Austin Friars Street
best- Take the bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€15–24Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
5h 5m€32–53Drive 154.4 km
- Drive from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebarcar 154.4 km
1h 56m€27–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
3h 57m€26–36Train
- Take the train from Mullingar to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
5h 23m€30–43
Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar is to bus and train via Austin Friars Street which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Austin Friars Street and arriving at Castlebar via Athlone Stn and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Mullingar and arriving at Castlebar via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Mullingar (Station) and Castlebar is 167 km. The road distance is 154.4 km.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar without a car is to bus and train via Austin Friars Street which takes 3h 38m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar, including transfers.
Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Austin Friars Street station.
Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mullingar station.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Mullingar (Station), Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar via Austin Friars Street, Athlone Stn, and Claremorris in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mullingar to Castlebar via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Mullingar to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
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 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- +353 (0)44 934 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €5–6
- Cash
- €7–9
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €5–6
- Cash
- €7–9
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
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More Questions & Answers
Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Mullingar (Station) to Castlebar.
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