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Ballymena to Carrickfergus trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ballymena and Carrickfergus takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Carrickfergus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 37m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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1h 10m
£14–21

Ballymena to Carrickfergus train times

Trains run hourly between Ballymena and Carrickfergus. 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 Carrickfergus at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 48m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslink7h 28m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 27m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 13m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 17m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 27m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 13m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 17m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 27m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 13m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 17m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Carrickfergus? 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.

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Carrickfergus via York Street in around 1h 10m.

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