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13/05/2025
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Galway to Balbriggan by train

The journey from Galway to Balbriggan by train is 189.28 km and takes 4 hrs 32 mins. There are 10 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:25 and the last at 19:20. It is possible to travel from Galway to Balbriggan by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 4 hrs 32 mins
Connection per Day 10
First Departure 05:25
Last Departure 19:20
Distance 189.28 km
Departure Galway
Arrival Balbriggan
Carriers Irish Rail

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Galway to Balbriggan

The cheapest Galway - Balbriggan train tickets can be found for as low as €3.57 if you’re lucky, or €5.69 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €7.70.

Find the best day to travel to Balbriggan by train

When travelling to Balbriggan 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!

Services on board Irish Rail from Galway to Balbriggan
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Galway to Balbriggan CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
13.25kg
Bus
14.2kg
Flight
37.86kg
Car
30.28kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Galway to Balbriggan by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Galway and Balbriggan are 13.25kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Galway and Balbriggan? By taking the train between Galway and Balbriggan you will save 24.61kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.95kg compared to a bus and 17.03kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Galway and Balbriggan by train?
Galway to Balbriggan is 189.28 km.
How long does the train between Galway and Balbriggan take?
Galway to Balbriggan is on average 4 hrs 32 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 54 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Galway to Balbriggan?
Galway to Balbriggan has 10 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Galway to Balbriggan leave?
The earliest train from Galway to Balbriggan departs at 05:25. 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 Galway to Balbriggan depart?
The latest train from Galway to Balbriggan departs at 19:20. 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 Galway to Balbriggan by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Galway and Balbriggan is 3 hrs 54 mins.
Is there a direct train from Galway to Balbriggan?
Yes, there is a direct train between Galway and Balbriggan.
What are the CO2 emissions for Galway to Balbriggan by train?
The train journey from Galway to Balbriggan creates 13.25kg of CO2 emissions.

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