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Waterford to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Waterford and Ballymena takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterford 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.

7h 15m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Waterford 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
6h 28m
£39–57

Waterford to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Waterford and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterford is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink14h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 59m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink8h 29m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink14h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 59m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterford 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.

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  • Distance: 257.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Waterford to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 28m.

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