Dublin to Ballymena Trains

Dublin to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dublin and Ballymena takes 3h 26m 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.

3h 26m
Duration: 145 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Hourly
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3h 26m

£25–36

Dublin to Ballymena train times

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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:50 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 3:59 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dublin 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.

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Dublin to Ballymena train times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:59 AM

7:40 AM → 10:59 AM

8:50 AM → 11:59 AM

9:50 AM → 12:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM

6:50 AM → 9:59 AM

7:50 AM → 10:59 AM

8:50 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:50 AM → 11:59 AM

10:50 AM → 1:59 PM

12:50 PM → 3:59 PM

1:50 PM → 4:59 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM

6:50 AM → 9:59 AM

7:40 AM → 10:59 AM

8:50 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM

6:50 AM → 9:59 AM

7:40 AM → 10:59 AM

8:50 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM

6:50 AM → 9:59 AM

7:40 AM → 10:59 AM

8:50 AM → 11:59 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:59 AM

6:50 AM → 9:59 AM

7:40 AM → 10:59 AM

8:50 AM → 11:59 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena

Train trips from Dublin

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