Cheapest month
Up to 94%The cheapest time to travel is April (€3.61); the most expensive is May (€7.01).
Trains from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina
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- Average duration 4h 52m
- Connections per day 3
- Distance 219 km
- CO₂ per person 3 kg
train from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina
The journey from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina is about 219 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 52m with 3 connections per day.
| Trip duration | 4h 52m |
|---|---|
| Connections per day | 3 |
| First departure | 05:54 AM |
| Last departure | 05:14 PM |
| Distance | 219 km |
| Departure | Dún Laoghaire |
| Arrival | Ballina |
| Travel operator | Irish Rail Irish Rail |
When to book from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month to travel from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina by train, with medians around €3.61 versus about €7.01 in May (roughly a 94% swing).
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Irish Rail is the national railway operator in Ireland, providing passenger services throughout the country. With an extensive network spanning over 2,400km of railway lines, Irish Rail connects major cities and villages like Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The company operates a modern fleet of trains, including intercity and commuter services such as InterCity, Commuter and DART, and provides various ticket options to accommodate different needs and budgets.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 15.33kg
bus 16.43kg
flight 43.8kg
carpool 35.04kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina?
The train journey between Dún Laoghaire and Ballina emits 15.33kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Dún Laoghaire and Ballina?
Taking the train between Dún Laoghaire and Ballina saves 28.47kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.1kg compared to the bus and 19.71kg compared to the car.
FAQ
Dún Laoghaire and Ballina are 219 km apart.
The journey from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina takes about 4h 52m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 31m.
This route is served by 1 operators: Irish Rail.
There are about 3 connections per day from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina.
The first train from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina leaves at 05:54 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina leaves at 05:14 PM. Check times on your travel date.
There are about 0 direct connections from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina.
The shortest train journey between Dún Laoghaire and Ballina takes 4h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dún Laoghaire and Ballina.
The train journey from Dún Laoghaire to Ballina generates 3 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €3.61, while May is among the most expensive (about €7.01).