The average train between Larne and Ballymena takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Larne 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 2 hours between Larne and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Larne is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Larne to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Larne station and arriving at Ballymena station via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Larne to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Larne Town station.
Larne to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Larne and Ballymena is 29.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Larne Town to Ballymena via Yorkgate in around 2h 2m.