The average train between Galway and Castlerea takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway 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 5 times a day between Galway and Castlerea. 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 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 to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Castlerea station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Galway to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Galway and Castlerea is 66.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Castlerea via Athlone in around 3h 4m.