Drogheda to Ballymena Trains

Drogheda to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Drogheda and Ballymena takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 48m
Duration: 113 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Hourly
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2h 48m

£22–31

Drogheda to Ballymena train times

Trains run hourly between Drogheda and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:29 PM → 7:59 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:29 PM → 8:59 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:29 PM → 9:59 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:29 PM → 6:54 AM
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9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:29 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
1:29 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
2:29 PM → 4:59 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Drogheda 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.

Drogheda to Ballymena trains

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Drogheda to Ballymena train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:29 PM → 7:59 PM

6:29 PM → 8:59 PM

7:29 PM → 9:59 PM

9:29 PM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:59 AM

7:21 AM → 9:59 AM

8:26 AM → 10:59 AM

9:29 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:59 AM

7:21 AM → 9:59 AM

8:26 AM → 10:59 AM

9:29 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:59 AM

7:21 AM → 9:59 AM

8:26 AM → 10:59 AM

9:29 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:59 AM

7:21 AM → 9:59 AM

8:26 AM → 10:59 AM

9:29 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:59 AM

7:28 AM → 9:59 AM

8:28 AM → 10:59 AM

9:28 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:29 AM → 11:59 AM

11:29 AM → 1:59 PM

1:29 PM → 3:59 PM

2:29 PM → 4:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena

Train trips from Drogheda

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9:29 PM → 6:54 AM
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