How is the train from Dublin to Galway?

Dublin to Galway Train Information Dublin to Galway trains are all fully-equipped with all the necessary amenities for your comfort and ensure a fast and safe journey. There are several daily departures for you to choose from and it takes roughly a couple of hours to reach the destination.



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The railway route connecting the beautiful capital of the country, Dublin, with the wonderful city of Galway is one of the most picturesque in Ireland, so taking a train to travel between these amazing destinations is a sound choice.

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Or you can choose to travel with one of the several bus companies that cover that route, including CityLink, GoBus, and Aircoach. But the quickest and most comfortable way to travel between Dublin and Galway is to ride the train with Irish Rail from Dublin Heuston Station to Galway railway station.

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  1. Our recommendation. The best way to travel from Dublin to Galway is by taking a bus because it's the best combination of price and speed. 08:30AM2h24. Dublin. 10:54AMGalway. 0 transfers.
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Galway is well worth a visit, because its the most beautiful city in Ireland. Being the third largest city in the country, it has a medieval city centre with cobbled streets, lots of street music and a lively atmosphere. Its also the festival capital of Ireland.

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The best way to get around Galway is by foot. There are lots of tiny streets and pedestrian-only areas, so it's easy to get anywhere within the central business district on your own two feet. Another convenient, inexpensive option is the city's bike-share program.

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Trains run every three hours between Dublin and Galway. The earliest departure is at 17:30 in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dublin is at 19:35 which arrives into Galway at 22:04.

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Itinerary for Galway. For Galway, I would budget at least 2 full days to do sightseeing outside of Galway and at least half a day to see sights in Galway. Galway is perfectly placed to explore some of Ireland's top sights including the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara National Park. Both are fantastic destinations.

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Train travel in Ireland may not be the best way to travel around Ireland, depending on your itinerary, but it's not a bad way to travel.

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Customers are advised that alcohol is not permitted on any Iarnród Éireann service until further notice. Non-alcoholic drinks, including '0%'or '0.0%' products, are permitted on-baord.

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Reservation is optional on Irish intercity trains and not possible at all on local & suburban trains (including all Northern Irish domestic trains), if you choose not to reserve a seat you just board the train and sit where you like, in any empty unreserved seat.

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Galway might be Ireland's most charming city: compact, walkable and filled to the brim with independent shops and restaurants that walk the fine line between cool and kitsch.

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With it's charming streets, shopping and nightlife mixed with culture, traditional Irish music and activities for all the family, look no further for the perfect escape.

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You can choose to fly into any of the four airports at Dublin, Shannon, Knock or Cork and within an hour or two reach Galway, your final study destination. To get from the airport directly to Galway, you can take a bus, a train or a taxi. You can also choose to hire a car, which is remarkably affordable.

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Galway is famous for being the festival capital of Ireland, hosting on average 122 festivals and events per year. Although Galway is often cited as being the fastest growing urban area in Europe, it was relatively slow to develop.

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