The average train between Ballina and County Clare takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballina to County Clare. 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 3 times a day between Ballina and County Clare. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 8:43 PM which arrives into County Clare at 5:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Manulla Junction and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballina to County Clare? 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 Ballina to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at County Clare station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Ballina to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
Ballina to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ennis station.
The distance between Ballina and County Clare is 142.8 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Ballina to Ennis via Manulla Junction, Athlone, and Athenry in around 5h 56m.