The average train between Ballymena and Bray takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Bray. 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 Bray. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bray at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Great Central and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Bray? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Bray. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Bray station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Ballymena to Bray train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Bray train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bray station.
The distance between Ballymena and Bray is 185 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Bray via Belfast Great Central and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 29m.