The average train between Ballymena and Whitehead takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballymena to Whitehead. 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 Whitehead. 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 Whitehead at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Whitehead. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Whitehead station via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Ballymena to Whitehead train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
Ballymena to Whitehead train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Whitehead station.
The distance between Ballymena and Whitehead is 37.9 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Ballymena to Whitehead via Yorkgate in around 1h 31m.