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Malahide to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Malahide and Ballymena takes 4h 1m 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.

4h 1m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Malahide to Droghedatrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
  3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
3h 43m
£25–37

Malahide to Ballymena train times

Trains run hourly between Malahide and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Malahide is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Drogheda and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink8h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink11h 47m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink8h 49m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink8h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Malahide to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 136 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Malahide to Ballymena via Drogheda and Belfast Grand Central in around 3h 43m.

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