Galway (Ceannt) station, Ireland
The station serves as a key link for Galway commuter services and the Galway intercity service, connecting travelers onward to Limerick and Cork. Galway Ceannt Station integrates services from Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann, which operates major regional and long-distance public bus routes directly from the station, while local city bus routes connect the station to surrounding residential and industrial areas. A taxi rank is available just outside the station for travelers who'd rather continue their journey by road, and a nearby bus terminal offers further details for those needing to refer to local passenger information or contact staff directly. The building remains fully accessible, open every day of the week including Fridays, though certain services may be affected during ongoing work, part of a broader phase of redevelopment; some sections have been temporarily closed since April, with a planned opening of new facilities once construction is complete — the project is expected to finish by Q4 2026 — all part of the station's evolution as a modern railway station for the west of Ireland.
Station Road, H91 T9CE, Galway, Ireland
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Irish Rail operates around 8 to 10 direct trains daily between Dublin Heuston Station and Galway (Ceannt) Station. The journey typically takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, with no need for transfers.
Galway (Ceannt) Station is located in the centre of the city in Eyre Square, making it very convenient for reaching the heart of Galway on foot immediately after arrival.
Galway (Ceannt) Station does not have its own luggage lockers, however luggage lockers are available at the Galway Coach Station, just 100 metres from the train station.
Ceannt Station opened on 1 August 1851, making it one of the older railway stations still in operation in Ireland. The station was named after Éamonn Ceannt in 1966, honoring the Irish republican leader executed for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising.
Ceannt Station serves Limerick and Athenry destinations, with regional rail links connecting Galway to Limerick throughout the day. Trains from Galway to Dublin leave every 2 hours, providing a steady, predictable schedule for travelers heading east.
Ceannt Station has two platforms for train services, a relatively modest setup for a station serving as the western terminus of the network. The last train to Limerick departs at 1:45 PM.
Ceannt Station operates from 05:00 to 22:30 on weekdays. Galway Ceannt Station integrates Irish Rail trains with Bus Éireann buses, and numerous local transport lines depart from the station area, making it easy to continue a journey by road as well as rail.
The redevelopment will expand the station from two platforms to five, with a new southern entrance, a modern passenger concourse, and a new curved glass-and-steel roof designed to reflect the station's historic architecture. The project is funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund and the National Transport Authority, and is expected to finish by Q4 2026.
Despite its modest size, the station features a Starbucks Café and Mocha Beans kiosk for travelers wanting a coffee before boarding. Heated waiting rooms are available at Ceannt Station, along with 10 bicycle lockers available for rent, catering to cyclists as well as rail passengers.
Galway Ceannt Station is undergoing a €24 million redevelopment, aimed at modernizing the station's platforms, entrances, and passenger facilities.
Yes, Ceannt Station, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Railway Station all refer to the same terminus serving Galway city and the wider County Galway region, with direct railway station links running to Dublin Heuston several times a day.