The average train between Galway City and Castlerea takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway City to Castlerea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Galway City and Castlerea. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway City is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Castlerea at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Galway City station and arriving at Castlerea station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Galway City to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway City to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Galway City and Castlerea is 65 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Castlerea via Athlone in around 2h 43m.