There are 4 ways to get from Clontarf to Balbriggan by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Killester to Malahidetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Malahide to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
1h 6m€5–8Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbrigganbus 101
1h 44m€16–21Drive 31 km
- Drive from Clontarf to Balbriggancar 31 km
26 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Clontarf to Balbriggantaxi 31 km
26 min€45–60
Clontarf to Balbriggan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clontarf to Balbriggan is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Clontarf to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Clontarf to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Clontarf Village and arriving at Balbriggan via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Clontarf to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Killester and arriving at Balbriggan via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Clontarf and Balbriggan is 31 km. The road distance is 31 km.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €5 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Clontarf to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Clontarf to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Clontarf to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killester station.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Balbriggan is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €5 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Clontarf, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killester to Balbriggan via Malahide in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killester to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Malahide to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Clontarf to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Balbriggan station.
Clontarf to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clontarf to Balbriggan is 31 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Clontarf to Balbriggan.
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