The average train between Ballymena and Dundalk takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Dundalk. 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 Dundalk. 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 Dundalk at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Dundalk station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Ballymena to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Dundalk train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Ballymena and Dundalk is 96.5 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Dundalk via Belfast Grand Central in around 2h 19m.