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Compare coach and train for Galway to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £20. 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 £20, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 186 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Galway to Dublin by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Galway to Dublin
Trains from Galway to Dublin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 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 186 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 22:25 |
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 £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
FAQs: Galway to Dublin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Dublin 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 Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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