Galway to Ballymena Trains

Galway to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Ballymena takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. 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.

7h 31m
Duration: 276 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re

7h 3m

£41–60

Galway to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 4 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 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:20 PM → 7:59 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 10:29 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 10:59 AM
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16h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:25 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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Galway to Ballymena train times

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:20 PM → 7:59 PM

3:00 PM → 10:29 PM

6:00 PM → 10:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:05 AM → 3:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:05 AM → 3:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:05 AM → 3:59 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:05 AM → 3:59 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:59 AM

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:05 AM → 3:59 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:59 PM

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:30 AM → 3:59 PM

11:05 AM → 5:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena

Train trips from Galway

Train trips to Ballymena

Alternative transport options

6:00 PM → 10:59 AM
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