The average train between Galway and Dalkey takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Dalkey. 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 2 hours between Galway and Dalkey. 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 Dalkey at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Dalkey station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Galway to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Galway and Dalkey is 195.7 km. The road distance is 223 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.