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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dublin to Galway
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dublin to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Galway will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Dublin for Galway every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dublin to Galway
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Galway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 186 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dublin to Galway
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Trains from Dublin to Galway run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Irish Rail from Dublin to Galway trainsIrish Rail trains will get you between Dublin and Galway from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dublin to Galway train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Galway by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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