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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Galway to Dublin
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Galway to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galway to Dublin will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 13 trains that leave Galway for Dublin on Wed, May 27, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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5:25 AM2h34Galway7:59 AMDublin$271One-way0 transfers- 6:25 AM2h22Galway8:47 AMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 AM2h28Galway9:58 AMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
- 9:05 AM2h24Galway11:29 AMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
- 10:10 AM2h34Galway12:44 PMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
- 6:25 AM2h22Galway8:47 AMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
- 9:05 AM2h24Galway11:29 AMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 AM2h28Galway9:58 AMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
- 5:25 AM2h34Galway7:59 AMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
- 10:10 AM2h34Galway12:44 PMDublin$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Galway to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Galway to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Galway to Dublin:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Galway to Dublin costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Dublin take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Galway to Dublin train times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Dublin trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:25 AM Galway | 2h34 | 7:59 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:25 AM Galway | 2h22 | 8:47 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 AM Galway | 2h28 | 9:58 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:05 AM Galway | 2h24 | 11:29 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:10 AM Galway | 2h34 | 12:44 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:05 AM Galway | 2h35 | 1:40 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:05 PM Galway | 2h43 | 3:48 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:05 PM Galway | 2h39 | 5:44 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:20 PM Galway | 2h40 | 8:00 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:18 PM Galway | 3h30 | 9:48 PM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
| 7:25 PM Galway | 2h48 | 10:13 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Galway | 2h45 | 11:35 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:25 PM Galway | 8h28 | 6:53 AM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Galway to Dublin
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Trains from Galway to Dublin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 10:25 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) from Galway to Dublin trainsIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) trains will get you between Galway and Dublin from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Galway to Dublin
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