The average train between Tallaght and Galway takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Tallaght 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 Tallaght and Galway. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Tallaght is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Galway at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Heuston and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tallaght to Galway. However, there are services departing from Tallaght station and arriving at Galway station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Tallaght to Galway train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Tallaght to Galway train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Tallaght and Galway is 178 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.