The average train between Galway and Dublin Busáras takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Dublin Busáras. 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 3 hours between Galway and Dublin Busáras. 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 Dublin Busáras at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Dublin Busáras. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Dublin Busáras station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Galway to Dublin Busáras train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Dublin Busáras train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Galway and Dublin Busáras is 186.1 km. The road distance is 210 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.