The average train between Galway and Malahide takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Malahide. 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 Malahide. 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 Malahide at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Malahide station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Galway to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Galway and Malahide is 193.2 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.