The average train between Dún Laoghaire and Ballymena takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Dún Laoghaire 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 Dún Laoghaire and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dún Laoghaire is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dún Laoghaire 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 Dún Laoghaire to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Dún Laoghaire station and arriving at Ballymena station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Dún Laoghaire to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dún Laoghaire to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Dún Laoghaire and Ballymena is 174.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Dun Laoghaire to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 4m.