The average train between Ballymena and Malahide takes 4h 21m 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.
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 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Malahide? 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 Malahide. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Malahide station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Ballymena to Malahide train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Malahide train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Ballymena and Malahide is 157.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Malahide via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda in around 3h 32m.