There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Dublin to Castlerea by train
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Castlerea is to train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Castlerea is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €16 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Castlerea via Strokestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Castlerea. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Dublin and Castlerea is 185 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €16 - €23.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dublin to Castlerea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Castlerea is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Strokestown every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Strokestown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Castlerea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Strokestown station.
Dublin to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Castlerea is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Dublin to Castlerea.
There are 49+ hotels available in Castlerea.