The average train between Dundalk and Ballina takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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 3 times a day between Dundalk and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Ballina at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Ballina station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Dundalk to Ballina train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Ballina train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Manulla Junction station.
The distance between Dundalk and Ballina is 179.1 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Ballina via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Manulla Junction in around 6h 15m.
