The average train between Ballymena and Maynooth takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Maynooth. 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 3 hours between Ballymena and Maynooth. 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 Maynooth at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Great Central and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Maynooth? 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 Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Maynooth station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Ballymena to Maynooth train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Maynooth train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Ballymena and Maynooth is 165.9 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Maynooth via Belfast Great Central and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 32m.