There are 5 ways to get from Portmarnock to Balbriggan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portmarnock to Balbriggan100 / ...
28 min€3–5Line 102 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Dublin Airport Zone 15102
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan101
1h 39m€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portmarnock to Balbriggan26.6 km
23 min€40–55Drive 26.6 km
- Drive from Portmarnock to Balbriggan26.6 km
23 min€5–7Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Malahide Station102 / ...
- Take the train from Malahide to BalbrigganIc / ...
58 min€6–8
Portmarnock to Balbriggan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portmarnock to Balbriggan is to train which costs €3 - €5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Portmarnock to Balbriggan is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €40 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmarnock to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock Village and arriving at Balbriggan via Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portmarnock and arriving at Balbriggan. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Portmarnock and Balbriggan is 24 km. The road distance is 26.6 km.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs €3 - €5.
The train from Portmarnock to Balbriggan takes 28 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Portmarnock to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Portmarnock Village station.
Portmarnock to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portmarnock station.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Balbriggan is to train which takes 28 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus and line 101 bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Portmarnock, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portmarnock to Balbriggan every 2 hours. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portmarnock Village to Balbriggan via Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 1h 39m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portmarnock to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
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
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Dublin Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Malahide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Malahide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €40–55
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
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
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More Questions & Answers
Portmarnock to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 15 station.
Portmarnock to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Balbriggan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portmarnock to Balbriggan is 27 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Portmarnock to Balbriggan.
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