The average train between Galway City and Cobh takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway City to Cobh. 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 Galway City and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway City is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cobh at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Cork station via Limerick station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Galway City to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway City to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Galway City and Cobh is 167.8 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Cobh via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Cork in around 4h 53m.
