The average train between Roscommon and Ballinlough takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon to Ballinlough. 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 Roscommon and Ballinlough. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Ballinlough at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Ballinlough. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at Ballinlough station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Roscommon to Ballinlough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Ballinlough train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Roscommon and Ballinlough is 194.6 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Roscommon to Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 24m.