Cork to Ballymena Trains

Cork to Ballymena trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Ballymena takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork 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.

7h 24m
Duration: 312 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re

6h 43m

£45–66

Cork to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cork and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:25 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
8:25 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:25 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
3:25 PM → 10:29 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
7:25 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
15h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork 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.

Find Transport to Ballymena

Trip Overview

Train

Cork to Ballymena train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:25 PM → 9:59 PM

8:25 PM → 10:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:59 AM

6:15 AM → 12:59 PM

7:00 AM → 1:59 PM

9:25 AM → 3:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:59 AM

6:15 AM → 12:59 PM

7:00 AM → 1:59 PM

9:25 AM → 3:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:59 PM

7:00 AM → 1:59 PM

9:25 AM → 3:59 PM

10:25 AM → 4:59 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:25 PM → 7:59 PM

3:25 PM → 10:29 PM

7:25 PM → 10:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:59 AM

6:15 AM → 12:59 PM

7:00 AM → 1:59 PM

9:25 AM → 3:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:59 AM

6:15 AM → 12:59 PM

7:00 AM → 1:59 PM

9:25 AM → 3:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena

Train trips from Cork

Train trips to Ballymena

Alternative transport options

8:25 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day

7:25 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day