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Ballymena to Malahide trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ballymena and Malahide takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day 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 23m
Duration
219 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Every 2 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 Droghedatrain train Ic
  3. Take the train from Drogheda to Malahidetrain train Ic / ...
3h 33m
€30–44

Ballymena to Malahide train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 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, October 19, 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, October 20, 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 218.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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 33m.

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