The average train between Newtownabbey and Lisburn takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Newtownabbey to Lisburn. 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 Newtownabbey and Lisburn. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownabbey is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Lisburn at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newtownabbey to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Newtownabbey station and arriving at Lisburn station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Newtownabbey to Lisburn train services, operated by Translink, depart from Jordanstown station.
Newtownabbey to Lisburn train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Hilden station.
The distance between Newtownabbey and Lisburn is 17.2 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from Jordanstown to Hilden via Belfast Great Central in around 57 min.