The average train between Thurles and Galway takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles 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 Thurles and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Galway at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Galway. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Galway station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Thurles to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Thurles and Galway is 105.8 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Galway via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 27m.