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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Holywood takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Holywood. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 15m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Galway to Holywood train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Galway and Holywood. 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 Holywood at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 20m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink13h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 55m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 55m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 55m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink7h 35m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 55m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink16h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 55m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 55m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 55m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway to Holywood? 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.

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  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Holywood, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Holywood via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 10m.

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