The average train between Galway and Northern Ireland takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Galway to Northern Ireland? 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 Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Northern Ireland station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Galway to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Galway and Northern Ireland is 200.2 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 30m.