The average train between Galway and Castlebar takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Castlebar. 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 and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Castlebar station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Galway to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Galway and Castlebar is 67 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Castlebar via Athlone in around 3h 53m.