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Cork to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Ballymena takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork 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.

7h 36m
Duration
312 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
6h 58m
£42–60

Cork to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cork and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 312 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 58m.

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