The average train between Ballymena and Bangor takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Bangor. 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 hourly between Ballymena and Bangor. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bangor at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Bangor station via Belfast Lanyon Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Ballymena to Bangor train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Bangor train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bangor station.
The distance between Ballymena and Bangor is 45.1 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Bangor via Belfast Lanyon Place in around 1h 22m.