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How to get fromGalway to Castlerockby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Castlerock by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain train Re
    7h 46m
    £45–66

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    8h 41m
    £34–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballybofeybus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    8h 39m
    £40–50

  4. Drive  190.7 mi

    1. Drive from Galway to Castlerockcar car 190.7 mi
    4h 20m
    £47–68

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    8h 41m
    £38–52

Galway to Castlerock by train and tram

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Galway to Castlerock via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlerock Orange Hall via Ballybofey, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Limavady Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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