The average train between Balbriggan and Londonderry takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Balbriggan to Londonderry. 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 Londonderry. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Londonderry at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Drogheda and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Balbriggan to Londonderry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Londonderry station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Balbriggan to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
Balbriggan to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Londonderry station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Londonderry is 170.9 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Londonderry via Drogheda and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 49m.