The average train between Holywood and Galway takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Holywood to Galway. 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 every 3 hours between Holywood and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holywood is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Galway at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Holywood to Galway? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Holywood to Galway. However, there are services departing from Holywood station and arriving at Galway station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Holywood to Galway train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Holywood to Galway train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Holywood and Galway is 259.5 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Holywood to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 52m.