The average train between Galway and Laytown takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Laytown. 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 4 hours between Galway and Laytown. 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 Laytown at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Laytown station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Galway to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Laytown station.
The distance between Galway and Laytown is 191.6 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Laytown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 7m.