The average train between Galway and Spike Island takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Spike Island. 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 4 times a day between Galway and Spike Island. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Spike Island at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Galway to Spike Island? 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 Spike Island. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Spike Island station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Galway to Spike Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Spike Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Galway and Spike Island is 168.1 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Cobh via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Cork in around 4h 53m.