The average train between County Clare and Ballina takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from County Clare to Ballina. 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 County Clare and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Ballina at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Athenry and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from County Clare to Ballina? 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 County Clare to Ballina. However, there are services departing from County Clare station and arriving at Ballina station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
County Clare to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
County Clare to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
The distance between County Clare and Ballina is 142.8 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Ballina via Athenry, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 5h 37m.