The average train between Drumcondra and Galway takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra and Galway. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Galway at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Heuston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Drumcondra to Galway. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra station and arriving at Galway station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Drumcondra to Galway train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Drumcondra to Galway train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Galway is 186 km. The road distance is 210 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.