Galway to Thurles Trains

Galway to Thurles trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Thurles takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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 44m
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 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 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, October 29, 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, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:20 PM → 11:02 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
8:50 PM → 9:39 AM
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12h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 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 → 7:13 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 3, 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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Frequently asked questions

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 Wednesday, October 28, 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, October 29, 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, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:20 PM → 11:02 PM

8:50 PM → 9:39 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:10 AM

11:00 AM → 2:54 PM

1:40 PM → 4:54 PM

3:00 PM → 7:13 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 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 3, 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

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

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8:50 PM → 9:39 AM
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