The average train between Galway and Fota Island takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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 3 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 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Galway to Fota Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Cork station via Limerick station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
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 207 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Glounthane via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Cork in around 5h 25m.
