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How to get from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus and train?

From Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus and train

To get from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Castlerea station to Athlone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 405 bus from Eyre Square station to Snipe Lawn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Castlerea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nui Galway (Main Campus) on the Moovit app.

138min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 405405
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
Leaves from Castlerea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Castlerea
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 524371
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 405405
    Wait for bus
    405
    Rahoon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snipe Lawn
    ID 525931
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus and train via RAIL, RAIL and 402

To get from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Castlerea station to Athlone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 402 bus from Eyre Square station to University Road 8 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Castlerea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nui Galway (Main Campus) on the Moovit app.

144min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 402402
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
Leaves from Castlerea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Castlerea
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 523011
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Seacrest
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Road 8
    ID 523031
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    760 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus)

The distance between Castlerea and Nui Galway (Main Campus) is approximately 137.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Galway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus)

To check the bus and train schedule from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castlerea) and destination (Nui Galway (Main Campus)), 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.

Alternative route from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus and train via RAIL, RAIL and 402

To get from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Castlerea station to Athlone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 402 bus from Eyre Square station to University Road 8 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Castlerea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nui Galway (Main Campus) on the Moovit app.

144min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 402402
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
Leaves from Castlerea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Castlerea
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 523011
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Seacrest
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Road 8
    ID 523031
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    760 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Train line RAIL, Bus line 405.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Train line RAIL, Bus line 402.

  • Is there a direct train between Castlerea and Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Castlerea in Castlerea to Athlone station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Athlone station near Nui Galway (Main Campus).

  • How long does it take to travel from Castlerea to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Castlerea and Nui Galway (Main Campus) by train and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Castlerea to get to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Heuston station near Castlerea in Castlerea.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Castlerea and Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    Get off the train at the Athlone stop, which is closest to Nui Galway (Main Campus).