Trains Limerick to Galway: Times, Prices and Tickets

How long is the journey from Limerick to Galway by train?

The journey from Limerick to Galway covers a distance of 79 km. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 2 h 51 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 1 h 47 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Limerick to Galway faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

What time are the first and last departures from Limerick to Galway?

If you prefer to travel early, you will usually find the first departure from Limerick to Galway leaving at 06:55. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last daily departure leaves at 20:50.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

Which stations can I use on the Limerick to Galway route?

Depending on the type of transport, and the provider you decide to use for your journey, you will be able to depart Limerick from the following stations: Limerick (Colbert) and Limerick Colbert. Arriving at Galway, your route will pass through all or some of the following stations: Galway (Ceannt). Not all transport providers serve every station, so check in advance to see exactly where your route takes you. You may need to use another form of transport to get from one station to another or to your final destination when you arrive in Galway.

How many journeys from Limerick to Galway take place each day?

The route from Limerick to Galway is served by providers including Irishrail and Irish Rail. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 10 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Limerick 9 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Limerick to Galway, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 5 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 4 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.