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Ballymena to Limerick trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ballymena and Limerick takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Limerick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 23m
Duration
443 km
Distance
€62
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
  3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
7h 15m
€50–73

Ballymena to Limerick train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ballymena and Limerick. 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 Limerick at 2:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)14h 32m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)16h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 6m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 57m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)13h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 8m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Limerick? 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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  • Distance: 443.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Limerick via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 7h 15m.

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