The average train between Ballsbridge and Dundalk takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballsbridge to Dundalk. 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 hourly between Ballsbridge and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballsbridge is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballsbridge to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Ballsbridge station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dundalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Ballsbridge to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Ballsbridge to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Dundalk is 75.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 59 min. Translink also services this route hourly.