There are 4 ways to get from South Dublin to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
4h 18m€23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
5h 12m€24–33Drive 231.8 km
- Drive from South Dublin to Castlebarcar 231.8 km
2h 41m€40–57Bus via Swinford
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Swinfordbus 22
6h 14m€38–54
South Dublin to Castlebar by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Dublin to Castlebar is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from South Dublin to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from South Dublin to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Castle Park and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from South Dublin to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Kingswood and arriving at Castlebar via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between South Dublin and Castlebar is 253 km. The road distance is 231.8 km.
The best way to get from South Dublin to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from South Dublin to Castlebar, including transfers.
South Dublin to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
South Dublin to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from South Dublin to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between South Dublin, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
South Dublin to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
South Dublin to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Dublin to Castlebar is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from South Dublin to Castlebar.
There are 250+ hotels available in Castlebar.