The average train between Ennis and Ballymena takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Ennis 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 3 times a day between Ennis and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ennis is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ennis 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 Ennis to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Ennis station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Ennis to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Ennis to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Ennis and Ballymena is 286.4 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Ballymena via Limerick, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 51m.