The average train between Ballinasloe and Dundalk takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballinasloe to Dundalk. 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 every 3 hours between Ballinasloe and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballinasloe is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Ballinasloe to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Dundalk is 140.3 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 30m.