The average train between Dundalk and Ballinasloe takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Ballinasloe. 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 Dundalk and Ballinasloe. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Ballinasloe at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Dundalk to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballinasloe station.
The distance between Dundalk and Ballinasloe is 140.3 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Ballinasloe via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 40m.