The average train between Lurgan and Ballymena takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Lurgan 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 Lurgan and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lurgan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lurgan to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Lurgan station and arriving at Ballymena station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Lurgan to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Lurgan station.
Lurgan to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Lurgan and Ballymena is 45.3 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Lurgan to Ballymena via Belfast Grand Central in around 1h 58m.