The average train between Galway and Dundalk takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Dundalk. 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 Dundalk. 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 Dundalk at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Galway to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Galway and Dundalk is 191.6 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 16m.