The average train between Ballymena and Larne takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Larne. 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 every 2 hours between Ballymena and Larne. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Larne at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Larne. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Larne station via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Ballymena to Larne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Larne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Larne Town station.
The distance between Ballymena and Larne is 29.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Larne Town via Yorkgate in around 2h 6m.