The average train between Cork and Ballymena takes 7h 20m 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.
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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 34m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Cork to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Cork and Ballymena is 360.4 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 53m.