The average train between Castlebar and Ballymena takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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 3 times a day between Castlebar and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Castlebar 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 Castlebar to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Castlebar to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballymena is 225.5 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 7h 42m.