The average train between Galway and Waterford takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Waterford. 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 3 times a day between Galway and Waterford. 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 Waterford at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Waterford station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Galway to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
The distance between Galway and Waterford is 172.4 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Waterford via Kildare in around 4h 43m.
