The average train between Cork City and Galway takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork City 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 5 times a day between Cork City and Galway. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork City is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Galway at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cork City to Galway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cork City to Galway. However, there are services departing from Cork City station and arriving at Galway station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Cork City to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork City to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Cork City and Galway is 157.9 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Galway via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 4h 38m.