The average train between Balbriggan and Clontarf takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is an hourly train service from Balbriggan to Clontarf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Balbriggan and Clontarf. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Clontarf at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Clontarf station via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Balbriggan to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killester station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Clontarf is 27.6 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Killester via Malahide in around 47 min.