Trains from Dublin to Ballina

Trains from Dublin to Ballina are a convenient way to get from the capital to the northwest when you are visiting Ireland.

Services run regularly from Dublin Heuston station to Ballina station via Manulla Junction and sometimes Athlone as well. They are run on InterCity trains by Irish Rail.

Trains from Dublin to Ballina depart several times a day. There can be up to 5 hours between services, so make sure to check timetables before travelling so that you aren’t left waiting when you arrive at the station.

The total journey time from Dublin to Ballina, including the connections(s), ranges from 3 hours and 10 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes.

A single train ticket can cost as little as 14.99 euros for adults for standard class if you book well in advance online. There is also a 3 euro booking fee to cover processing and credit cards.

Cheaper tickets for trains from Dublin to Ballina are available for students, children, and people with farecards.

Trains from Dublin to Waterford

Travelling by train from Dublin to Waterford is a scenic way to get around when you are visiting Ireland.

Rail services on this route are operated by Irish Rail. They run regular InterCity trains from Dublin Heuston station to Waterford (Plunkett) station.

Trains from Dublin to Waterford depart every 1 to 3 hours throughout the day. As such, you may want to check timetables before travelling to ensure that you don’t have to wait a long time for the next service when you arrive at the station.

Most trains on this route are direct, but some require a connection at Limerick Junction station on the way. The journey time on direct services ranges from 2 hours and 5 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes, while the travel time on services with connections is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Single tickets for trains from Dublin to Waterford can be as cheap as 9.99 euros for adults for standard class and 22.49 euros for adults for first class. These fares are available if you book online well ahead of time. There is also a 3 euro fee for credit cards and processing.

Trains from Dublin to Killarney

Taking a train from Dublin to Killarney is an easy way to travel from the capital to the southwest while you are visting Ireland.

Rail services on this route run regularly from Dublin Heuston train station to Killarney station, usually via Mallow. They are run on InterCity trains by the national rail company, Irish Rail.

Trains from Dublin to Killarney depart once every two hours throughout the day. The journey time on direct services is 3 hours and 5 minutes, while the journey time on services that require connections in Mallow is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

The cost of a single ticket for a train from Dublin to Killarney can be as low as 49.99 in first class and 24.99 in standard class for adults if you book online well before travelling. There is also a 3 euro fee for processing and credit cards. Cheaper train tickets are available for youths and holders of farecards.