The average train between Ballymena and Sligo takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Sligo. 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 every 4 hours between Ballymena and Sligo. 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 Sligo at 4:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Sligo? 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 Sligo. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Sligo station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Ballymena to Sligo train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Sligo train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Sligo station.
The distance between Ballymena and Sligo is 156 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 20m.