The average train between Dunboyne and Balbriggan takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunboyne 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 hourly between Dunboyne and Balbriggan. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunboyne is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Balbriggan at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Clonsilla and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunboyne to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Dunboyne station and arriving at Balbriggan station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Dunboyne to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clonsilla station.
Dunboyne to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Balbriggan station.
The distance between Dunboyne and Balbriggan is 28.6 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Dunboyne to Balbriggan via Clonsilla and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 5m.