The average train between Islandmagee and Ballymena takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Islandmagee 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 Islandmagee and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Islandmagee is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Islandmagee to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Islandmagee station and arriving at Ballymena station via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Islandmagee to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballycarry station.
Islandmagee to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Islandmagee and Ballymena is 37.6 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Ballycarry to Ballymena via Yorkgate in around 1h 50m.