There are 5 ways to get from Nenagh to Ballycastle 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 Nenagh to Athlone Stnbus 72
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
6h 51m€44–62Drive 214.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nenagh to Ballycastlecar 214.3 km
2h 46m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Nenagh to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
8h 31m€40–59Bus
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Claremorrisbus Ul05
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 43mBus, line 821 bus
- Take the bus from Nenagh Station to Portumnabus 322
- Take the bus from Portumna to ATU Galwaybus 844
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus 821
9h 13m
Nenagh to Ballycastle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nenagh to Ballycastle is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nenagh to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Nenagh to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Ballycastle via UL East Gate, Claremorris and Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Nenagh to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Ballina via Ballybrophy, Portarlington and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Nenagh and Ballycastle is 249 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.
The best way to get from Nenagh to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Nenagh to Ballycastle, including transfers.
Nenagh to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from UL East Gate station.
Nenagh to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Nenagh station.
The best way to get from Nenagh to Ballycastle is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Nenagh, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Nenagh to Ballycastle via Ballybrophy, Portarlington, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nenagh to Ballycastle via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, Claremorris, and Ballina Humbrt in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Nenagh to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Ballybrophy to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Nenagh Station to Portumna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Portumna to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
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Booking & Getting There
Nenagh to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at Claremorris station.
Nenagh to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nenagh to Ballycastle is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Nenagh to Ballycastle.
There are 134+ hotels available in Ballycastle.



