The average train between Arklow and Balbriggan takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow to Balbriggan. 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 5 times a day between Arklow and Balbriggan. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Balbriggan at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Balbriggan station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Arklow to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Balbriggan station.
The distance between Arklow and Balbriggan is 90.1 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Balbriggan via Dublin Connolly in around 2h 56m.