The average train between Ballymena and Blanchardstown takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Blanchardstown. 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 Blanchardstown. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Blanchardstown at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Blanchardstown? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Blanchardstown. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Blanchardstown station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Ballymena to Blanchardstown train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Blanchardstown train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Ballymena and Blanchardstown is 164.2 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Castleknock via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 50m.