There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Clontarf by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Malahidetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Malahide to Killestertrain 102 / ...
47 min€5–8Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busárasbus 101
1h 58m€16–20Drive 30.7 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Clontarfcar 30.7 km
25 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balbriggan to Clontarftaxi 30.7 km
25 min€45–60
Balbriggan to Clontarf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Clontarf is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Clontarf is to drive which takes 25 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Clontarf Village via Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Killester via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Balbriggan and Clontarf is 31 km. The road distance is 30.7 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Clontarf without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs €5 - €9.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Balbriggan to Clontarf, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Clontarf bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Clontarf is to train which takes 47 min and costs €5 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs €16 - €21 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Clontarf, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Killester via Malahide in around 47 min. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Balbriggan to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Malahide to Killester
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
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Booking & Getting There
Balbriggan to Clontarf bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Balbriggan to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Clontarf is 31 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Balbriggan to Clontarf.
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