The average train between Galway and Rathmines takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Rathmines. 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 2 hours between Galway and Rathmines. 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 Rathmines at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Rathmines station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Galway to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Galway and Rathmines is 185.2 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.