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Trip Overview

The average train between Belfast and Galway takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast 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.

6h 34m
Duration
390 km
Distance
€43
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Belfast to Galway train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Belfast and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Galway at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 10m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 55m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 51m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 16m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 7m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Belfast 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.

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  • Distance: 389.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Galway via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 39m.

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