Ireland to Ballymena Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ireland and Ballymena takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Ireland 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.

4h 7m
Duration: 146 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
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4h 2m

£26–39

Ireland to Ballymena train times

Trains run hourly between Ireland and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ireland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:37 PM → 7:59 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 8:59 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:37 PM → 9:59 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
8:37 PM → 6:54 AM
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10h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM
8h 42m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM
8h 42m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM
8h 42m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM
8h 42m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM
8h 42m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:13 AM → 11:59 AM
11h 46m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 3:59 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
1:33 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ireland 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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Ireland to Ballymena train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:37 PM → 7:59 PM

5:41 PM → 8:59 PM

6:37 PM → 9:59 PM

8:37 PM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM

6:35 AM → 9:59 AM

7:29 AM → 10:59 AM

8:37 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM

6:35 AM → 9:59 AM

7:29 AM → 10:59 AM

8:37 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM

6:35 AM → 9:59 AM

7:29 AM → 10:59 AM

8:37 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM

6:35 AM → 9:59 AM

7:29 AM → 10:59 AM

8:37 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:17 AM → 8:59 AM

6:16 AM → 9:59 AM

7:39 AM → 10:59 AM

8:39 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:13 AM → 11:59 AM

10:32 AM → 1:59 PM

12:38 PM → 3:59 PM

1:33 PM → 4:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Ireland

Train trips to Ballymena

Alternative transport options

8:37 PM → 6:54 AM
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