London to Galway by train

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Overview: trains from London to Galway

Find the key information for travelling by train from London to Galway, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:31 View journey
Last train 23:30 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 10hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 637
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey US$88.63 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 24m
Train operators 7

Explore London to Galway by rail

Getting ready for a trip from London to Galway aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from London to Galway

Ready to book tickets from London to Galway? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between London and Galway typically run US$88.63.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Train times for travel from London to Galway

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:31 and the last departure is 23:30. On weekends, the first train departs at 08:15 and the last train leaves at 23:25. On average, a total of 4 trains make this journey each day.

London to Galway distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 637 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 10 hours and 23 minutes.

How far in advance London and Galway tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between London and Galway are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your London to Galway travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Galway.

FAQs about the train journey from London to Galway

Want to know more about your journey from London to Galway? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from London to Galway is 637 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.