The average train between Galway and Howth takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Howth. 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 Galway and Howth. 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 Howth at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Howth. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Howth station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Galway to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Galway and Howth is 198.7 km. The road distance is 224 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.