The average train between Galway and Castlerock takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. 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 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Galway to Castlerock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 8h 53m.
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, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 58m.