There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar Station to Galway 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
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
1h 50m€12–25Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 26m€18–26Drive 76.4 km
- Drive from Castlebar Station to Galwaycar 76.4 km
1h 7m€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Castlebar Station to Galwaytaxi 76.4 km
1h 7m€110–140
Castlebar Station to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar Station to Galway is to drive which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar Station to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €13 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castlebar and arriving at ATU Galway. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar Station to Galway. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Galway via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Castlebar Station and Galway is 87 km. The road distance is 76.4 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar Station to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €12 - €25.
The bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Castlebar Station to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar Station to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar Station to Galway is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €12 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Castlebar Station, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Bus Éireann also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castlebar Station to Galway via Castlebar and Athlone in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Castlebar Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 254 5404
Gibbons Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 244 0245
Triple A Taxis
- Phone
- +353 94 906 7777
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar Station to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Castlebar Station to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar Station to Galway is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Castlebar Station to Galway.
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