The average train between Arklow and Galway takes 7h and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow 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 4 times a day between Arklow and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Galway at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arklow to Galway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Galway. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Galway station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Arklow to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Arklow and Galway is 200.7 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Galway via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 29m.