The average train between Galway and Holywood takes 7h 7m 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.
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 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 20m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Holywood station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Galway to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Galway and Holywood is 259.5 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Holywood via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 14m.