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Dublin to Galway Train

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24/05/2025
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Dublin to Galway by train

The journey from Dublin to Galway by train is 182.87 km and takes 3 hrs 8 mins. There are 37 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:19 am and the last at 8:30 pm. It is possible to travel from Dublin to Galway by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 3 hrs 8 mins
Connection per Day 37
First Departure 6:19 am
Last Departure 8:30 pm
Distance 182.87 km
Departure Dublin
Arrival Galway
Carriers Irish Rail

Dublin to Galway Train Times

Departure date
Saturday, 24 May 2025

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Best time to book Dublin to Galway travel

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $1.20 to $21.80 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 94% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Dublin to Galway

The cheapest Dublin - Galway train tickets can be found for as low as $1.97 if you’re lucky, or $7.26 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $20.39.

Find the best day to travel to Galway by train

When travelling to Galway by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Dublin to Galway
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Dublin to Galway CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
12.8kg
Bus
13.72kg
Flight
36.57kg
Car
29.26kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Dublin to Galway by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Dublin and Galway are 12.8kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Dublin and Galway? By taking the train between Dublin and Galway you will save 23.77kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.92kg compared to a bus and 16.46kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Dublin and Galway by train?
Dublin to Galway is 182.87 km.
How long does the train between Dublin and Galway take?
Dublin to Galway is on average 3 hrs 8 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 15 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Dublin to Galway?
Dublin to Galway has 37 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Dublin to Galway leave?
The earliest train from Dublin to Galway departs at 6:19 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Dublin to Galway depart?
The latest train from Dublin to Galway departs at 8:30 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
How many direct connections depart from Dublin to Galway?
There are on average 9 direct connection(s) from Dublin to go to Galway.
What's the fastest journey time between Dublin to Galway by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Dublin and Galway is 2 hrs 15 mins.
Is there a direct train from Dublin to Galway?
Yes, there is a direct train between Dublin and Galway.
What are the CO2 emissions for Dublin to Galway by train?
The train journey from Dublin to Galway creates 12.8kg of CO2 emissions.