The average train between Galway City and Killarney takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway City to Killarney. 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 Killarney. 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 Killarney at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Galway City to Killarney? 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 Galway City to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Galway City station and arriving at Killarney station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Galway City to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway City to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
The distance between Galway City and Killarney is 140 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Killarney via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Mallow in around 5h 24m.