The average train between Belfast and Galway takes 6h 37m 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.
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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Galway. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Galway station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Belfast to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Belfast and Galway is 252.1 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Galway via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 58m.