The average train between Galway and Athy takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Athy. 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 3 times a day between Galway and Athy. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Athy at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Athy. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Athy station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Galway to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Galway and Athy is 141.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Kildare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
