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Ballymena to Cork trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ballymena and Cork takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Cork. 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 47m
Duration
501 km
Distance
€66
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
  3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
6h 33m
€53–80

Ballymena to Cork train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ballymena and Cork. 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 Cork at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 501.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Ballymena to Cork via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 33m.

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