The average train between Galway and Ballymena takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway 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 Galway and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 49m • 3 changes



6h 54m • 3 changes



6h 54m • 3 changes



6h 54m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



6h 29m • 3 changes



6h 54m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



6h 29m • 3 changes



6h 54m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



6h 29m • 3 changes



6h 54m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



6h 34m • 3 changes



6h 29m • 3 changes



6h 54m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Galway 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 Galway to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Galway to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Galway and Ballymena is 253.1 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 40m.