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Portlaoise to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Ballymena takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise 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.

5h 35m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
  3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
5h 32m
£33–49

Portlaoise to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portlaoise and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 32m.

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