The average train between Bangor and Ballymena takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Bangor to Ballymena. 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 Bangor and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Ballymena station via Belfast Lanyon Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Bangor to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Bangor station.
Bangor to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Bangor and Ballymena is 45.1 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Bangor to Ballymena via Belfast Lanyon Place in around 1h 34m.