Galway to Limerick Train

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Galway to Limerick by train

The journey from Galway to Limerick by train is 78.6 km and takes 2 hrs 47 mins. There are 8 connections per day, with the first departure at 06:15 and the last at 18:45. It is possible to travel from Galway to Limerick by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration	2 hrs 47 mins
Connection per Day	Irish Rail 8
First Departure	Irish Rail 06:15
Last Departure	Irish Rail 18:45
Distance	Irish Rail 78.6 km
Departure	Irish Rail Galway
Arrival	Irish Rail Limerick
Carriers	Irish Rail Irish Rail

Galway to Limerick Train Times

Departure date

Thursday 15 May 2025

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Best time to book Galway to Limerick travel

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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 €1.68 to €4.72 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 64% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Galway to Limerick

The cheapest Galway - Limerick train tickets can be found for as low as €1.83 if you’re lucky, or €2.53 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €3.07.

Find the best day to travel to Limerick by train

When travelling to Limerick 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 Limerick

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Galway to Limerick CO2 Emissions by Train

Train

5.5kg

Bus

5.89kg

Flight

15.72kg

Car

12.58kg

What are the CO2 emissions from Galway to Limerick by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Galway and Limerick are 5.5kg.

How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Galway and Limerick? By taking the train between Galway and Limerick you will save 10.22kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.39kg compared to a bus and 7.08kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Galway and Limerick by train?

Galway to Limerick is 78.6 km.

How long does the train between Galway and Limerick take?

Galway to Limerick is on average 2 hrs 47 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 57 mins.

How many train connections per day go from Galway to Limerick?

Galway to Limerick has 8 connection(s) per day on average.

What time does the first train from Galway to Limerick leave?

The earliest train from Galway to Limerick departs at 06:15. 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 Limerick depart?

The latest train from Galway to Limerick departs at 18:45. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

How many direct connections depart from Galway to Limerick?

There are on average 4 direct connection(s) from Galway to go to Limerick.

What's the fastest journey time between Galway to Limerick by train?

The fastest journey time by train between Galway and Limerick is 1 hr 57 mins.

Is there a direct train from Galway to Limerick?

Yes, there is a direct train between Galway and Limerick.

What are the CO2 emissions for Galway to Limerick by train?

The train journey from Galway to Limerick creates 5.5kg of CO2 emissions.

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