The average train between Northern Ireland and Galway takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Galway at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Galway. However, there are services departing from Northern Ireland station and arriving at Galway station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Northern Ireland to Galway train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Northern Ireland to Galway train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Galway is 200.2 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Galway via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 39m.