The average train between Ireland and Ballymena takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Ireland 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 every 3 hours between Ireland and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ireland is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Ireland station and arriving at Ballymena station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Ireland to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Ireland to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Ireland and Ballymena is 248.7 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Pearse to Ballymena via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central in around 4h 9m.