Portlaoise to Ballymena Trains

Portlaoise to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Ballymena takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. 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.

6h 27m
Duration: 199 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re

5h 24m

£33–49

Portlaoise to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Portlaoise and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 32m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 32m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 32m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 32m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise 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.

Portlaoise to Ballymena trains

Trip Overview

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Portlaoise to Ballymena train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM

7:15 AM → 12:59 PM

8:12 AM → 1:59 PM

9:20 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM

7:15 AM → 12:59 PM

8:12 AM → 1:59 PM

9:20 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM

7:15 AM → 12:59 PM

8:12 AM → 1:59 PM

9:20 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM

7:15 AM → 12:59 PM

8:12 AM → 1:59 PM

9:20 AM → 2:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Portlaoise to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

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Portlaoise to Ballymena train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM

7:15 AM → 12:59 PM

8:12 AM → 1:59 PM

9:20 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM

7:15 AM → 12:59 PM

8:12 AM → 1:59 PM

9:20 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM

7:15 AM → 12:59 PM

8:12 AM → 1:59 PM

9:20 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:59 AM

7:15 AM → 12:59 PM

8:12 AM → 1:59 PM

9:20 AM → 2:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train trips from Portlaoise

Train trips to Ballymena

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