There are 3 ways to get from Limerick to Castlebar 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.
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Castlebar is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Castlebar is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from UL East Gate and arriving at Castlebar Library. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Castlebar via Athenry and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Limerick and Castlebar is 175 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlebar without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs .
The bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library takes 3h including transfers and departs three times a week.
Limerick to Castlebar bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from UL East Gate station.
Limerick to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlebar is to bus which takes 3h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Michael Moran operates a bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library 3 times a week, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Castlebar via Athenry and Athlone in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Castlebar bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at Castlebar Library station.
Limerick to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Castlebar is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Limerick to Castlebar.
There are 216+ hotels available in Castlebar.