The average train between Lisburn and Newtownabbey takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Lisburn to Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Lisburn station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Lisburn to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Hilden station.
Lisburn to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Jordanstown station.
The distance between Lisburn and Newtownabbey is 17.2 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from Hilden to Jordanstown via Belfast Grand Central in around 56 min.