- Distance: 31.9 mi
- Duration: 39 min
The average train between Northern Ireland and Ballymena takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is a train service every few hours from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northern Ireland station and arriving at Ballymena station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Northern Ireland to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Lanyon Place station.
Northern Ireland to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Ballymena is 53.6 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Translink operates a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymena hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 39 min.
