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Drogheda to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Drogheda and Ballymena takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Drogheda 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.

3h 16m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
2h 59m
£22–31

Drogheda to Ballymena train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Drogheda and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Drogheda to Ballymena via Belfast Great Central in around 2h 59m.

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