The average train between Roscommon and NUIG takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon 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 Roscommon and NUIG. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into NUIG at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Athlone and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to NUIG. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at NUIG station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Roscommon to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Roscommon and NUIG is 69.8 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Roscommon to NUIG via Athlone and Galway in around 2h 53m.