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Trip Overview

The average train between Londonderry and Ballymena takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Londonderry 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.

1h 17m
Duration
61 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Londonderry to Ballymena train times

Trains run hourly between Londonderry and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Londonderry is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 10:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Londonderry 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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  • Distance: 61.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

Translink operates a train from Derry-Londonderry to Ballymena hourly. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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