There are 5 ways to get from Roscrea to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
4h 29m€19–26Train
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
5h 50m€24–37Drive 162.5 km
- Drive from Roscrea to Castlebarcar 162.5 km
2h 22m€28–40Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to UL Student Ctrbus 735
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
5h 6mBus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
6h 12m€36–51
Roscrea to Castlebar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Castlebar is to bus and train which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscrea to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Roscrea Aby St and arriving at Castlebar Library via UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Roscrea and arriving at Castlebar via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Roscrea and Castlebar is 204 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Castlebar without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €19 - €26.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Roscrea to Castlebar, including transfers.
Roscrea to Castlebar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
Roscrea to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Castlebar is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Roscrea, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscrea to Castlebar via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscrea Aby St to Castlebar Library via UL Student Ctr and UL East Gate in around 5h 6m.
- 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 Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
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
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Roscrea to Castlebar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Roscrea to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Castlebar is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Roscrea to Castlebar.
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