The average train between Ballymena and Dublin takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Dublin. 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 Dublin. 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 Dublin at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Dublin station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Ballymena to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Ballymena and Dublin is 170.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Dublin Connolly via Belfast Great Central in around 3h 33m.