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Ballymena to Portlaoise trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ballymena and Portlaoise takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration
318 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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best
  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 Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
5h
€39–57

Ballymena to Portlaoise train times

Trains run hourly between Ballymena and Portlaoise. 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 Portlaoise at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Portlaoise.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Portlaoise via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h.

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