The average train between Galway and Thurles takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Galway to Thurles. 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 once daily between Galway and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Thurles at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Thurles station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Galway to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Galway and Thurles is 105.8 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Thurles via Limerick in around 3h 40m.
