The average train between Ballymena and Ballina takes 8h and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Ballina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ballymena and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ballina at 5:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Ballina station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Ballymena to Ballina train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Ballina train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Manulla Junction station.
The distance between Ballymena and Ballina is 203.6 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Ballina via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Manulla Junction in around 8h 35m.
