The average train between Leinster and Galway takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Leinster 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 4 hours between Leinster and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leinster is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Galway at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leinster to Galway. However, there are services departing from Leinster station and arriving at Galway station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Leinster to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Leinster to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Leinster and Galway is 135.6 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.