The average train between Longford and Ballymena takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Longford 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 every 4 hours between Longford and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Longford is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Longford 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.
No, there is no direct train from Longford to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Longford station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Longford to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Longford station.
Longford to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Longford and Ballymena is 160.2 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Longford to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 28m.