Where is the Tuam NCT centre located?

Tuam NCT Centre is in Carrowpeter, Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 YR98), off M17 Junction 19.

Where do I park for my test in Tuam?

Customer parking spaces are located directly outside the entrance of the testing building in Carrowpeter.

How do I call Tuam NCT centre?

Contact the national NCTS booking team on 01 413 5992 for appointment changes and priority queue requests.

Is Tuam a faster option than Galway city NCT centre?

Yes. Tuam frequently experiences shorter wait times than the busy Galway (Doughiska) centre, and is just 25 minutes north via the M17/M6.

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NCT Centre Tuam: Booking, Wait Times & Fast Alerts

Compare real wait times, opening hours and slot patterns for Tuam. Get WhatsApp alerts when an earlier appointment appears.

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Waiting days

Standard waitavg16days

Waiting with usavg4days

Opening Hours · Next 8 DaysCurrent published schedule

Today18

08:00-16:30

Sat19

07:00-15:10

Sun20

Closed

Mon21

07:00-16:30

Tue22

07:00-22:30

Wed23

07:00-22:30

Thu24

07:00-20:05

Fri25

08:00-16:30

Centre data

How quickly can you get an NCT in Tuam?

Compare observed slot speed, when earlier slots appear, and the centre's official pass rate.

Centre rank

#32/50

Overall centre rating

Wait time

Official average16days

With us1day

Slots within 7 days

45%

Observed days with a slot no more than 7 days away

Tuam ranks #32 of 50 centres overall. A slot within 7 days appeared on 45% of observed days. 61.6% of tests passed in the latest 12-month data.

How long until a slot appears?

Typical number of days between checking and the earliest available appointment. Lower is better.

TuamIreland average

How often did an earlier slot appear?

Estimated chance of finding a new or earlier slot. Higher means more opportunities.

This centreIreland average

This analytics dashboard provides estimated historical data for informational purposes only. For live bookings, visit the only official site: ncts.ie.

NCT Bot data is indicative only and should not be treated as definitive.

Data sourced from NCTS Open Data reports. Contains Irish Public Sector Data licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

Disclaimer: These wait times are unofficial average estimates and fluctuate daily. We cannot guarantee a slot on this specific date. Our goal is to notify you the second a cancellation drops so you can get the test done and dusted, but final availability depends entirely on the NCTS.

Local essentials

Tuam NCT Centre

CarrowpeterCarrowpeter, County Galway, H54 YR98

Located in Carrowpeter on the outskirts of Tuam, accessible from the M17 motorway via Junction 19 and the Tuam bypass.

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Opening hours

Today · 08:00–16:30

NCTS phone line

01 413 5992Official booking & enquiry line

Practical alternatives

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Reported wait

16 days

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Reported wait

17 days

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Reported wait

14 days

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