Galway to Thurles Trains

Galway to Thurles trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Thurles takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times 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.

3h 46m
Duration: 213 km
Distance: €25
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain Ic / ...

4h 13m

€21–31

Galway to Thurles train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Galway and Thurles. 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 Thurles at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:57 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 2:54 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 4:54 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 1:10 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 1:10 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 1:10 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 1:10 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 1:10 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Galway to Thurles? 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.

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Galway to Thurles train times

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

11:05 AM → 2:10 PM

1:05 PM → 4:57 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:10 AM

11:00 AM → 2:54 PM

1:40 PM → 4:54 PM

3:00 PM → 7:09 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

10:10 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

10:10 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

10:10 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

10:10 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:11 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

9:05 AM → 12:15 PM

10:10 AM → 1:10 PM

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