Trains from Galway to Dublin are a great way to get between two of the major cities in Ireland.
Trains on this route run regularly throughout the day. They are operated by Irish Rail, the national rail company.
Trains leave from Galway station and arrive at Dublin Heuston station, sometimes via Limerick Junction. They depart every 2 hours from the morning until the middle of the evening.
The trains from Galway to Dublin are called InterCity trains. They provide a comfortable journey and two classes of service.
The journey time between the two cities ranges from 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 40 minutes if you travel on a direct service. If you take one that requires changes, the journey time ranges from 3 hours and 25 minutes to 4 hours and 20 minutes.
The cost of a single ticket can be as low as 14.99 euros for standard class and 27.49 euros for first class. Exact fares depend on which train you take and how far in advance you buy your tickets online. Processing fees and credit card charges add up to an extra 3 euros.
Discounted tickets for trains from Galway to Dublin are available for children, farecard holders, and students.