The average train between Galway and Donabate takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Donabate. 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 Donabate. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Donabate at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Donabate station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Galway to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Galway and Donabate is 194 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.