Sligo to Ballymena Trains

Sligo to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sligo and Ballymena takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo 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.

8h 23m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re

7h 3m

£41–59

Sligo to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sligo and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 10:29 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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