The average train between Dublin and Ballymena Station takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Ballymena Station. 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 Dublin and Ballymena Station. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Ballymena Station at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Ballymena Station. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Ballymena Station station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Dublin to Ballymena Station train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Ballymena Station train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Dublin and Ballymena Station is 170.3 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena via Belfast Grand Central in around 3h 19m.