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12/10/2025
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Howth to Galway by train

The journey from Howth to Galway by train is 121.19 mi and takes 3 hr 55 min. There are 9 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:00 AM and the last at 6:00 PM. It is possible to travel from Howth to Galway by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 3 hr 55 min
Connection per Day 9
First Departure 6:00 AM
Last Departure 6:00 PM
Distance 121.19 mi
Departure Howth
Arrival Galway
Carriers Irish Rail

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When travelling to Galway by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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Howth to Galway CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
13.65kg
Bus
14.63kg
Flight
39.01kg
Car
31.21kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Howth to Galway by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Howth and Galway are 13.65kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Howth and Galway? By taking the train between Howth and Galway you will save 25.36kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.98kg compared to a bus and 17.56kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Howth and Galway by train?
Howth to Galway is 121.19 mi.
How long does the train between Howth and Galway take?
Howth to Galway is on average 3 hr 55 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hr 43 min.
How many train connections per day go from Howth to Galway?
Howth to Galway has 9 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Howth to Galway leave?
The earliest train from Howth to Galway departs at 6:00 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Howth to Galway depart?
The latest train from Howth to Galway departs at 6:00 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Howth to Galway by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Howth and Galway is 3 hr 43 min.
Is there a direct train from Howth to Galway?
Yes, there is a direct train between Howth and Galway.
What are the CO2 emissions for Howth to Galway by train?
The train journey from Howth to Galway creates 13.65kg of CO2 emissions.