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NCT Castlerea waiting times

In September 2026 it took 14.9 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Castlerea, 3.9 days longer than the Irish average of 11.09 days. Nearby, Ballinasloe had dates about 13 days out.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
14.9 daysto the first free slot
16.5 daysto the second free slot
43rdshortest wait of 50 centres
11.09 daysIreland average

Average for September 2026, from the NCTS booking lead time statistics: days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times at NCT centres near Castlerea

You can book any of the 50 centres, so a short drive can save days.

NCT Carrick-on-Shannon

33 km · 15.0 days (similar)

NCT Tuam

37 km · 14.4 days (0.6 fewer)

NCT Longford

46 km · 14.4 days (0.6 fewer)

NCT Sligo

51 km · 15.0 days (similar)

NCT Ballinasloe

53 km · 12.5 days (2.4 fewer)

NCT Athlone

56 km · 13.1 days (1.9 fewer)

How to get an earlier NCT at Castlerea

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Castlerea when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon 07:30–16:40 · Tue 07:30–21:40 · Wed–Thu 07:30–22:10 · Fri 07:30–20:10 · Sat 08:00–18:40 · Sun closed.Opening hours Book aheadYou can test up to 90 days early without changing your renewal date.Work out your dates Compare all centresEvery centre ranked from the shortest wait.Waiting times

NCT Castlerea
Castlerea Co Op Livestock Mart, Fairgreen, Co. Roscommon, F45RK06

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NCT Castlerea waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Castlerea?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Castlerea was 14.9 days, and 16.5 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Castlerea?

Join the priority list when booking, look at early-morning or evening slots, or book a nearby centre with a shorter wait. You can book any centre in Ireland.

How is the NCT waiting time measured?

The NCTS publishes, by centre and month, the average number of days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics (September 2026). Independent guide, not the NCTS. Reviewed 2 October 2026.