The average train between Galway and Arklow takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Arklow. 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 Galway and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Arklow at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galway to Arklow? 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 Galway to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Arklow station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Galway to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Galway and Arklow is 200.7 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 6h 58m.