Dundalk to Ballymena Trains

Dundalk to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dundalk and Ballymena takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk 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.

2h 28m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...

2h 31m

£15–22

Dundalk to Ballymena train times

Trains run hourly between Dundalk and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:51 PM → 8:59 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:51 PM → 9:59 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:51 PM → 6:54 AM
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9h 3m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:36 AM → 7:59 AM
7h 23m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:51 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
11:51 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 4:59 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundalk 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.

Dundalk to Ballymena trains

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Dundalk to Ballymena train times

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:51 PM → 8:59 PM

7:51 PM → 9:59 PM

9:51 PM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:59 AM

7:46 AM → 9:59 AM

8:51 AM → 10:59 AM

9:51 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:59 AM

7:46 AM → 9:59 AM

8:51 AM → 10:59 AM

9:51 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:59 AM

7:46 AM → 9:59 AM

8:51 AM → 10:59 AM

9:51 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:36 AM → 7:59 AM

6:50 AM → 8:59 AM

7:50 AM → 9:59 AM

8:50 AM → 10:59 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:51 AM → 11:59 AM

11:51 AM → 1:59 PM

1:51 PM → 3:59 PM

2:51 PM → 4:59 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:59 AM

7:46 AM → 9:59 AM

8:51 AM → 10:59 AM

9:51 AM → 11:59 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Central

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena

Train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Central

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9:51 PM → 6:54 AM
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