The average train between Limerick and Ballymena takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick 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 3 times a day between Limerick and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 8:55 AM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Limerick to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Limerick and Ballymena is 289.1 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 35m.