The average train between Galway and Arklow takes 5h 4m 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 twice daily between Galway and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Arklow at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 232 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 5h 36m.
