The average train between Balbriggan and Arklow takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Balbriggan to Arklow. 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 Balbriggan and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Arklow at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Arklow station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Balbriggan to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Arklow is 90.1 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 28m.