The average train between Ballinasloe and Arklow takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloe and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballinasloe is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Arklow at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe station and arriving at Arklow station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Ballinasloe to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Arklow is 150.3 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Arklow via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 5h 43m.