How to get from Galway City to Castlebar by bus and train?

From Galway City to Castlebar by bus and train

To get from Galway City to Castlebar in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 407 bus from Bóthar Chúil Each station to Woodquay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 964 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Claremorris station to Castlebar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Galway City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Castlebar on the Moovit app.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 407407
Bus - 964964
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Bóthar Chúil Each

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bóthar Chúil Each
    ID 526101
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Eyre Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodquay
    ID 525411
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Cathedral
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 964964
    Wait for bus
    964
    Croithlí
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Claremorris
    ID 13857
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Claremorris
    ID 999166
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 9
    Ride to train station Castlebar
    Ride to train station
    Castlebar
    ID 999168
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway City to Castlebar

The distance between Galway City, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland is approximately 88.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway City to Castlebar by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Galway City to Castlebar

To check the bus and train schedule from Galway City to Castlebar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Galway City) and destination (Castlebar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Castlebar?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 407, Bus line 964, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Castlebar?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway City to Castlebar?

    The 407 bus line goes from Bóthar Chúil Each station near Galway City in Galway to Woodquay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Woodquay station near Castlebar in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway City to Castlebar by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Galway City in Galway and Castlebar in Ireland by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galway City to get to Castlebar?

    Get on the 407 bus from the Bóthar Chúil Each stop near Galway City in Galway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galway City and Castlebar?

    Get off the bus at the Woodquay station, which is closest to Castlebar in Ireland.

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