Ballymena to Galway Trains

Ballymena to Galway trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ballymena and Galway takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 13m
Duration: 443 km
Distance: €62
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...

7h 20m

€49–70

Ballymena to Galway train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ballymena and Galway. 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 Galway at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 AM → 7:12 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 10:48 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 PM → 8:36 AM
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13h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Galway? 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.

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Ballymena to Galway train times

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 AM → 7:12 PM

3:00 PM → 9:27 PM

4:00 PM → 10:48 PM

7:00 PM → 8:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM

9:00 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 6:00 PM

12:00 PM → 6:57 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM

9:00 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 6:00 PM

12:00 PM → 6:57 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM

9:00 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 6:00 PM

12:00 PM → 6:57 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM

9:00 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 6:00 PM

12:00 PM → 6:57 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM

9:00 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 6:00 PM

12:00 PM → 6:57 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:51 PM

9:00 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 6:00 PM

12:00 PM → 6:57 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway

Where to next?

Train trips from Ballymena

Train trips to Galway

Alternative transport options

7:00 PM → 8:36 AM
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