The average train between Ballymena and Dún Laoghaire takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Dún Laoghaire. 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 Dún Laoghaire. 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 Dún Laoghaire at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Dún Laoghaire? 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 Dún Laoghaire. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Dún Laoghaire station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Ballymena to Dún Laoghaire train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Dún Laoghaire train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Ballymena and Dún Laoghaire is 174.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Dun Laoghaire via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 48m.