The average train between Athy and Galway takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Athy 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 every 4 hours between Athy and Galway. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athy is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Galway at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athy 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 Athy to Galway. However, there are services departing from Athy station and arriving at Galway station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Athy to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Athy to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Athy and Galway is 141.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m.