Athlone to Ballymena Trains

Athlone to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Ballymena takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Ballymena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 44m
Duration: 227 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain

5h 48m

£36–53

Athlone to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Athlone and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:06 PM → 10:29 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:23 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:23 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:23 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:23 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:23 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:24 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:11 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Ballymena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Athlone to Ballymena trains

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Athlone to Ballymena train times

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:06 PM → 10:29 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM

6:23 AM → 11:59 AM

7:24 AM → 12:59 PM

8:33 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM

6:23 AM → 11:59 AM

7:24 AM → 12:59 PM

8:33 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM

6:23 AM → 11:59 AM

7:24 AM → 12:59 PM

8:33 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM

6:23 AM → 11:59 AM

7:24 AM → 12:59 PM

8:33 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:59 AM

6:23 AM → 11:59 AM

7:24 AM → 12:59 PM

8:33 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:24 AM → 12:59 PM

8:33 AM → 1:59 PM

9:11 AM → 2:59 PM

10:32 AM → 3:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena

Train trips from Athlone

Train trips to Ballymena

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