Proposed train time changes for Westport and Ballina routes

Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority has announced that it is planning to implement timetable alterations from August 25, 2024. The company has published details of the proposed schedule and has invited the public to submit feedback in advance of the finalisation of the new timetable.

Among the proposed changes are alterations to the Dublin to Westport / Ballina Intercity routes.

See the proposed changes below:

12:45 hrs - Heuston/Westport (Mon-Sat) is altered from Athlone onwards and arrives in Westport 2 minutes later than present.

14:45 hrs - Heuston/Westport (Mon-Sat) is altered from Tullamore onwards and arrives in Westport 1 minute earlier than present.

15:37 hrs - Manulla Jctn./Ballina (Mon-Sat) is deferred to 15:38 hrs. 

05:15 hrs - Westport/Heuston (Mon-Fri) has slight intermediate timing changes between Tullamore and Newbridge. Arrival into Dublin Heuston remains unchanged.

07:15 hrs - Westport/Heuston (Mon-Sat) is altered from Athlone onwards and arrives in Dublin Heuston 4 minutes later than present.

09:45 hrs - Westport/Heuston (Mon-Sat) is altered from Ballyhaunis onwards and arrives in Dublin Heuston 5 minutes later than present.

13:10 hrs - Westport/Heuston (Mon-Sat) is altered from Roscommon onwards and arrives in Dublin Heuston 1 minute earlier than present.

On Sundays: 13:40 hrs - Heuston/Westport is altered from Athlone onwards and arrives in Westport 2 minutes later than present.

The public can submit feedback and view the proposed alterations for each route through the link here: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/news/Timetable-Consultation-2024

The consultation survey is open until Thursday, June 13.