The average train between Ballina and Bray takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballina to Bray. 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 4 times a day between Ballina and Bray. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bray at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Manulla Junction and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Bray. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Bray station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Ballina to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
Ballina to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Ballina and Bray is 225.4 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Manulla Junction to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h.