Galway to Carrickfergus Trains

Galway to Carrickfergus trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Carrickfergus takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Carrickfergus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 20m
Duration: 254 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic

6h 19m

£39–57

Galway to Carrickfergus train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Galway and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:20 PM → 8:19 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 10:19 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 10:49 AM
Arrives next day
16h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway to Carrickfergus? 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.

Galway to Carrickfergus trains

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Galway to Carrickfergus train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:20 PM → 8:19 PM

3:00 PM → 10:19 PM

6:00 PM → 10:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM

6:25 AM → 12:49 PM

7:30 AM → 1:49 PM

9:05 AM → 3:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM

6:25 AM → 12:49 PM

7:30 AM → 1:49 PM

9:05 AM → 3:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM

6:25 AM → 12:49 PM

7:30 AM → 1:49 PM

9:05 AM → 3:52 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM

6:25 AM → 12:49 PM

7:30 AM → 1:49 PM

9:05 AM → 3:52 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:49 AM

6:25 AM → 12:49 PM

7:30 AM → 1:49 PM

9:05 AM → 3:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:49 PM

7:30 AM → 1:49 PM

9:30 AM → 3:49 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train trips from Galway

Train trips to Carrickfergus

Alternative transport options

6:00 PM → 10:49 AM
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