There are 6 ways to get from Coolock to Balbriggan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Raheny to MalahideIc / ...
- Take the train from Malahide to BalbrigganIc / ...
59 min€5–8Line 42 bus, train
- Take the bus from Saint Brendan's Church to Malahide Station42
- Take the train from Malahide to BalbrigganIc / ...
1h 12m€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coolock to Balbriggan27.6 km
21 min€45–55Drive 27.6 km
- Drive from Coolock to Balbriggan27.6 km
21 min€5–7Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brookville Crescent to Howth JunctionN6
- Take the train from Howth Junction to BalbrigganRe / ...
1h 44m€5–8Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan101
1h 47m€9–12
Coolock to Balbriggan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coolock to Balbriggan is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Coolock to Balbriggan is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs €45 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolock to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Coolock Junction and arriving at Balbriggan via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolock to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Raheny and arriving at Balbriggan via Malahide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Coolock and Balbriggan is 29 km. The road distance is 27.6 km.
The best way to get from Coolock to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs €5 - €8.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Coolock to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Coolock to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Coolock to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Raheny station.
The best way to get from Coolock to Balbriggan is to train which takes 59 min and costs €5 - €8. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Coolock, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Raheny to Balbriggan via Malahide in around 59 min. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Raheny to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–3
Train from Malahide to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Howth Junction to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Saint Brendan's Church to Malahide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Brookville Crescent to Howth Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- €45–55
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Coolock to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Balbriggan station.
Coolock to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolock to Balbriggan is 28 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Coolock to Balbriggan.
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