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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Spike Island takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. 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.

7h
Duration
265 km
Distance
€33
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Galway to Spike Island train times

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 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 11m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 11m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 11m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)14h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)14h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 11m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 11m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 11m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Galway to Spike Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.7 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Spike Island, Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Cobh via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Cork in around 4h 52m.

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