The average train between Ballymena and Thurles takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Thurles. 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 2 hours between Ballymena and Thurles. 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 Thurles at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Thurles? 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 Thurles. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Thurles station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Ballymena to Thurles train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Thurles train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Ballymena and Thurles is 263 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Thurles via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 7m.