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Galway to Killarney Train

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17/02/2026
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Galway to Killarney by train

The journey from Galway to Killarney by train is 147.05 km and takes 5 hrs 1 min. There are 7 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:25 and the last at 17:50. It is possible to travel from Galway to Killarney by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 5 hrs 1 min
Connection per Day 7
First Departure 05:25
Last Departure 17:50
Distance 147.05 km
Departure Galway
Arrival Killarney
Carriers Irish Rail

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around €2.54 to €4.97 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 49% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Galway to Killarney

The cheapest Galway - Killarney train tickets can be found for as low as €2.39 if you’re lucky, or €4.66 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €15.67.

Find the best day to travel to Killarney by train

When travelling to Killarney 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 Killarney
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Galway to Killarney CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
10.29kg
Bus
11.03kg
Flight
29.41kg
Car
23.53kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Galway to Killarney by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Galway and Killarney are 10.29kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Galway and Killarney? By taking the train between Galway and Killarney you will save 19.12kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.74kg compared to a bus and 13.24kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Galway and Killarney by train?
Galway to Killarney is 147.05 km.
How long does the train between Galway and Killarney take?
Galway to Killarney is on average 5 hrs 1 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hrs 26 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Galway to Killarney?
Galway to Killarney has 7 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Galway to Killarney leave?
The earliest train from Galway to Killarney 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 Killarney depart?
The latest train from Galway to Killarney departs at 17:50. 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 Killarney by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Galway and Killarney is 4 hrs 26 mins.
Is there a direct train from Galway to Killarney?
Yes, there is a direct train between Galway and Killarney.
What are the CO2 emissions for Galway to Killarney by train?
The train journey from Galway to Killarney creates 10.29kg of CO2 emissions.

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