The average train between Bray and Ballymena takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Bray to Ballymena. 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 Bray and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bray is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bray to Ballymena? 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 Bray to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Bray station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Bray to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Bray station.
Bray to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Bray and Ballymena is 185 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Bray to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central in around 4h 51m.