There are 5 ways to get from Elphin to Castlebar by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 440 bus
best- Take the bus from Elphin to Swinfordbus 451
- Take the bus from Swinford to Castlebarbus 440
2h 45m€28–38Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Elphin to Castlereabus Ng05
- Take the train from Castlerea to Castlebartrain Re / ...
3h 26m€11–29Bus, train via Roscommon
- Take the bus from Elphin to Roscommon Stationbus 570
- Take the train from Roscommon to Castlebartrain Re / ...
3h 4m€13–20Drive 82.5 km
- Drive from Elphin to Castlebarcar 82.5 km
59 min€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elphin to Castlebartaxi 82.5 km
59 min€110–140
Elphin to Castlebar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elphin to Castlebar is to bus and train via Roscommon which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Elphin to Castlebar is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Elphin to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Elphin and arriving at Castlebar via Swinford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Elphin and Castlebar is 90 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Elphin to Castlebar without a car is to bus and line 440 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Elphin to Castlebar, including transfers.
Elphin to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Elphin station.
Elphin to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Swinford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elphin to Castlebar is 82 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Elphin to Castlebar.
There are 216+ hotels available in Castlebar.
What companies run services between Elphin, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Elphin to Castlebar via Swinford in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Castlerea to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Elphin to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Swinford to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Elphin to Roscommon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Elphin to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
AC Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 730 7852
Leitrim Taxis and Transport Service
- Phone
- +353 83 856 9506
- Website
- leitrimtaxis.ie
Matt's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 263 6791
McKenna's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 261 0001
Anthony Brophy Hackney
- Phone
- +353 87 226 1355
Keenan Cabs Castlerea
- Phone
- +353 86 841 5523
- Website
- keenan-cabs.business.site
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
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