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How to Book Train Travel From Dublin to Galway

The west coast city of Galway is the capital of County Galway, Ireland. Dubbed as the "Bilingual Capital of Ireland," Galway is an important tourist center and well loved for its preservance of traditional Irish music, dance, language and traditions. Head out to Galway from Dublin by train to discover this traditional Irish city.

Appropriate visas
Computer with Internet access to make reservations
Valid passport

Instructions

Book Your Train Tickets From Dublin to Galway
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  Arrange transportation or take the Bus/Luas and/or DART rail services from the Dublin Connolly or the Dublin Pearse train stations to the Dublin Heuston station, if necessary. Note that traveling from Dublin Pearse will involve both modes of transportation.
- 2
  Visit the Irish Rail Web site to book your train travel from the Dublin Heuston train station to Galway (see Resources).
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  Know that most routes from the Dublin Heuston train station to Galway are direct with an approximate travel time between 2 and 3 hours.
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  Print the confirmation and reservation number generated when you purchase your train tickets online and keep it in a safe place.