The average train between Clontarf and Balbriggan takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is an hourly train service from Clontarf to Balbriggan. 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 Clontarf and Balbriggan. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clontarf is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Balbriggan at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clontarf to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Clontarf station and arriving at Balbriggan station via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Clontarf to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killester station.
Clontarf to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Balbriggan station.
The distance between Clontarf and Balbriggan is 27.6 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Killester to Balbriggan via Malahide in around 52 min.