What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Castlerock?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Castlerock is to bus and train which costs £35 - £50 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Castlerock?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Castlerock is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Galway Cathedral and arriving at Castlerock via Ballybofey, Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Limavady Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Galway and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct train from Galway to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Castlerock via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Galway to Castlerock?

The distance between Galway and Castlerock is 210 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.

How do I travel from Galway to Castlerock without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Castlerock without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 11m and costs £35 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Galway to Castlerock?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Galway to Castlerock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Castlerock bus from?

Galway to Castlerock bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, depart from Galway Cathedral station.

Where do I catch the Galway to Castlerock train from?

Galway to Castlerock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway to Castlerock?

The best way to get from Galway to Castlerock is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Galway to Castlerock bus arrive?

Galway to Castlerock bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, arrive at Ballybofey station.

Where does the Galway to Castlerock train arrive?

Galway to Castlerock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Galway to Castlerock?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Castlerock is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Galway to Castlerock.

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 689+ hotels available in Castlerock.

Galway to Castlerock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Castlerock by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Castlerocktrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
7h 11m
£35–48
Train
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerocktrain
7h 48m
£42–61
Drive 192.4 mi
1. Drive from Galway to Castlerockcar 192.4 mi
4h 16m
£48–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Ballybofeybus 964
2. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
8h 30m

Galway to Castlerock by bus, foot, and train

34Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Galway to Castlerock.

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Distance: 209 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Castlerock, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Castlerock via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Cathedral to Castlerock via Ballybofey, Derry Londonderry Bus Station, and Limavady Buscentre in around 8h 30m.

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