The average train between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballymena takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Carrick-on-Shannon 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 every 4 hours between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrick-on-Shannon is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carrick-on-Shannon to Ballymena? 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 Carrick-on-Shannon to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Carrick-on-Shannon station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballymena is 155.9 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 54m.