The average train between Galway and Shankill takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Shankill. 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 Shankill. 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 Shankill at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Shankill station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Galway to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Galway and Shankill is 194.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.