The average train between Galway and Castlerock takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Castlerock. 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 Castlerock. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Castlerock at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Castlerock station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Galway to Castlerock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Castlerock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerock station.
The distance between Galway and Castlerock is 256.7 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Castlerock via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 9h 29m.