The average train between County Kildare and Galway takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from County Kildare 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 3 hours between County Kildare and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Kildare is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Galway at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from County Kildare to Galway. However, there are services departing from County Kildare station and arriving at Galway station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
County Kildare to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
County Kildare to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between County Kildare and Galway is 153.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m.