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16/07/2025
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Waterford to Galway by train

The journey from Waterford to Galway by train is 108.46 mi and takes 4 hrs 46 mins. There are 9 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:55 and the last at 16:25. It is possible to travel from Waterford to Galway by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 4 hrs 46 mins
Connection per Day 9
First Departure 05:55
Last Departure 16:25
Distance 108.46 mi
Departure Waterford
Arrival Galway
Carriers Irish Rail

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Waterford to Galway

The cheapest Waterford - Galway train tickets can be found for as low as £5.07 if you’re lucky, or £6.07 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £7.40.

Find the best day to travel to Galway by train

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

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Train
12.22kg
Bus
13.09kg
Flight
34.91kg
Car
27.93kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Waterford to Galway by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Waterford and Galway are 12.22kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Waterford and Galway? By taking the train between Waterford and Galway you will save 22.69kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.87kg compared to a bus and 15.71kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Waterford and Galway by train?
Waterford to Galway is 108.46 mi.
How long does the train between Waterford and Galway take?
Waterford to Galway is on average 4 hrs 46 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 59 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Waterford to Galway?
Waterford to Galway has 9 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Waterford to Galway leave?
The earliest train from Waterford to Galway departs at 05:55. 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 Waterford to Galway depart?
The latest train from Waterford to Galway departs at 16:25. 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 Waterford to Galway by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Waterford and Galway is 3 hrs 59 mins.
Is there a direct train from Waterford to Galway?
Yes, there is a direct train between Waterford and Galway.
What are the CO2 emissions for Waterford to Galway by train?
The train journey from Waterford to Galway creates 12.22kg of CO2 emissions.

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