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How to get from Athenry to Balbriggan by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Athenry to Balbriggan in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Connolly station to Balbriggan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    128 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    230 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Drogheda (Macbride)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Balbriggan
    Ride to train station
    Balbriggan
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Athenry to Balbriggan in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Dublin Airport station to Balbriggan College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 720720
Bus - 101101
Walk to Balbriggan
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    ID 511201
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Dublin Airport Zone 11
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 11
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    ID 111931
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Drogheda
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balbriggan College
    ID 100291
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balbriggan
    Walk to
    Balbriggan
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athenry to Balbriggan

The distance between Athenry, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland is approximately 224.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athenry to Balbriggan by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Balbriggan, Ireland

Balbriggan is located at Balbriggan, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Balbriggan Station.

Train stations close to Balbriggan:

  • Balbriggan
  • Gormanston

Bus stations close to Balbriggan:

  • Balbriggan Station
  • Balbriggan Comm Sch
  • Balbriggan College

By bus and train

To get from Athenry to Balbriggan in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Dublin Airport station to Balbriggan College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 720720
Bus - 101101
Walk to Balbriggan
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    ID 511201
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Dublin Airport Zone 11
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 11
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    ID 111931
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Drogheda
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balbriggan College
    ID 100291
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balbriggan
    Walk to
    Balbriggan
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athenry to Balbriggan?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RED, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athenry to Balbriggan?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 720, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct train between Athenry and Balbriggan in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athenry to Balbriggan in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Athenry to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dublin Heuston station near Balbriggan in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athenry to Balbriggan in Ireland by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Athenry and Balbriggan in Ireland by train and light rail is about 3 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athenry to get to Balbriggan in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Heuston station near Athenry in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athenry and Balbriggan in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston station, which is closest to Balbriggan in Ireland.

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