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Malahide to Ballymena trains

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The average train between Malahide and Ballymena takes 4h 4m 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 4m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 11:20 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Drogheda Macbride and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 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, November 8, 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, November 9, 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, November 10, 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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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 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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Departing Thursday, November 12, 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.

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  • Distance: 136.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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 Macbride and Belfast Grand Central in around 3h 57m.

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