The average train between Dublin and Balmoral takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Balmoral. 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 Dublin and Balmoral. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Balmoral at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Balmoral. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Balmoral station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Dublin to Balmoral train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Balmoral train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Dublin and Balmoral is 138.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly.