The average train between Fota Island and Galway takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Fota Island 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 4 times a day between Fota Island and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fota Island is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Galway at 2:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Fota Island 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 Fota Island to Galway. However, there are services departing from Fota Island station and arriving at Galway station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Fota Island to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Fota Island to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Fota Island and Galway is 160.9 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Fota to Galway via Cork, Limerick Junction, and Limerick in around 5h 21m.