The average train between Lisburn and Ballymena takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Lisburn 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 hourly between Lisburn and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lisburn is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Lisburn station and arriving at Ballymena station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Lisburn to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Hilden station.
Lisburn to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Lisburn and Ballymena is 40.9 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Hilden to Ballymena via Belfast Grand Central in around 1h 31m.