The average train between Galway and Connacht takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Connacht. 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 4 hours between Galway and Connacht. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Connacht at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Connacht. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Connacht station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Galway to Connacht train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Connacht train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Roscommon station.
The distance between Galway and Connacht is 71.9 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Roscommon via Athlone in around 2h 25m.