The average train between Castlebar and NUIG takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to NUIG. 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 5 times a day between Castlebar and NUIG. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:46 PM which arrives into NUIG at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Athlone and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to NUIG. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at NUIG station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Castlebar to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Castlebar and NUIG is 66.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to NUIG via Athlone and Galway in around 4h 2m.