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Galway to Northern Ireland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Northern Ireland takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. 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.

7h 4m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
5h 38m
£33–48

Galway to Northern Ireland train times

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 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)15h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)15h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 242.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Galway to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 38m.

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