There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Castledermot by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Castledermotbus Gd02
4h 50m€25–35Drive 177.7 km
- Drive from Galway to Castledermotcar 177.7 km
2h 28m€32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Sallinstrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Naas to Castledermotbus 880
4h 49m€21–31Train, bus via Athlone
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
5h 35m€29–42
Galway to Castledermot by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Castledermot is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Castledermot is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Castledermot. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Castledermot via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Castledermot. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Galway and Castledermot is 199 km. The road distance is 177.7 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Castledermot without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Galway to Castledermot, including transfers.
Galway to Castledermot bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Castledermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Castledermot is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Castledermot, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Kildare 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Castledermot via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Galway to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Castledermot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Naas to Castledermot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Naas to Castledermot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Castledermot bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Castledermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Castledermot is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Galway to Castledermot.
There are 111+ hotels available in Castledermot.



