The average train between Malahide and Ballymena takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Malahide 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 Malahide and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Malahide is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Drogheda and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Malahide 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 Malahide to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Malahide station and arriving at Ballymena station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Malahide to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
Malahide to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Malahide and Ballymena is 157.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Malahide to Ballymena via Drogheda and Belfast Grand Central in around 3h 35m.