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Ballymena to Malahide trains

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The average train between Ballymena and Malahide takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Malahide. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration
219 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ballymena to Malahide train times

Trains run hourly between Ballymena and Malahide. 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 Malahide at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 19m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 218.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Malahide via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda in around 3h 53m.

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