The average train between Galway and Fota Island takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Fota Island. 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 4 times a day between Galway and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Fota Island station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Galway to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Galway and Fota Island is 160.9 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Fota via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Cork in around 4h 43m.