The average train between Dublin and Ballymena takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin 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 hourly between Dublin and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Ballymena station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Dublin to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Dublin and Ballymena is 170.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymena via Belfast Great Central in around 3h 37m.