The average train between Ballymena and Limerick takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Limerick. 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 4 hours between Ballymena and Limerick. 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 Limerick at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Great Central and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Limerick? 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 Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Limerick station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Ballymena to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Ballymena and Limerick is 289.1 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Limerick via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 7h 20m.