Train from Dublin to Galway
On average, the train journey from Dublin to Galway is 3 h 9 min long. Around 42 trains depart a day between Dublin and Galway, and the average price is $6.54.
Iarnród Éireann, also known as Irish Rail, runs regular intercity services crossing the island. This route is one of Ireland's most scenic train rides, and in a country as beautiful as this one, you know it is a train ride worth experiencing.
There are 42 train connections from Dublin to Galway. They often operate, and there is a direct train every two to three hours, so you don't have to worry about missing the train.
They offer several discounts for children, young adults, and students, as well as different fares depending on flexibility. There is the option to buy season tickets, and if you are in the mood for a deluxe journey, do not worry - there is a first class. You will be happy to know that Iarnród Éireann provides fast Wi-Fi access and power sockets under each train seat in both the first and second classes.
Your journey starts at Dublin Heuston station, just three kilometers from the city center. It connects Dublin to the country's West and South-West. The metropolitan Luas tram system runs between Heuston and Connolly Stations every few minutes, providing convenient transport within the city limits. It features nine top platforms and easy-level access to the street from the terminus.
Ceannt, Galway's only station, is in the city center. From there, you can easily stroll through the beautiful narrow streets, have a Guinness, buy a souvenir, or, if you are not a tourist, just have a Guinness. You shouldn't have a hard time finding your way, since the station has only two platforms: One for Limerick, and the other for Dublin. Galway is the most western city of the island, one of the first settlements, much like the rest of Ireland, bustling with history. A coastal town on the Atlantic coast, not far from the stunning Cliffs of Moher, which make part of the Wild Atlantic Way, a trail following the west coast of Ireland.
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