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The average train between Dundalk and Ballymena takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk 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 Dundalk and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Ballymena station via Belfast Grand Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Dundalk to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Dundalk and Ballymena is 96.5 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Ballymena via Belfast Great Central in around 2h 37m.
