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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Castlebar
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Castlebar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Castlebar will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dublin for Castlebar on Sun, Nov 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 09 the direct buses cover the 209 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sun, Nov 09 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dublin to Castlebar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Castlebar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 209 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dublin to Castlebar bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Castlebar buses for tomorrow, Sunday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 12:15 AM Dublin | 3h30 | 3:45 AM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:15 AM Dublin | 4h30 | 11:45 AM Castlebar | 1 transfer | |
| 7:30 AM Dublin | 3h30 | 11:00 AM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 AM Dublin | 4h25 | 1:10 PM Castlebar | 1 transfer | |
| 9:15 AM Dublin | 5h14 | 2:29 PM Castlebar | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Castlebar
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Buses from Dublin to Castlebar run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 209 km distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 209 km |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 3m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 23:05 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Citylink from Dublin to CastlebarYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Castlebar with European Sleeper, Citylink for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Castlebar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Castlebar by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castlebar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Castlebar, Stephen Garvey Way (Ring road), located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dublin to Castlebar
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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