The average train between Balbriggan and Galway takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Balbriggan to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Balbriggan and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Galway at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Galway. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Galway station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Balbriggan to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Galway is 193.6 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Galway via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 17m.