The average train between Ballymena and Belfast takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Belfast. 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 Ballymena and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Belfast at 11:42 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 Ballymena station and arriving at Belfast station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Ballymena to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Lanyon Place station.
The distance between Ballymena and Belfast is 37.2 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Translink operates a train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 39 min.