The average train between South Dublin and Galway takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from South Dublin 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 South Dublin and Galway. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from South Dublin is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Galway at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Heuston and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Dublin to Galway. However, there are services departing from South Dublin station and arriving at Galway station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
South Dublin to Galway train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
South Dublin to Galway train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Galway station.
The distance between South Dublin and Galway is 180.1 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.