The average train between Newry and Ballymena takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Newry 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 Newry and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newry is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newry to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Newry station and arriving at Ballymena station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Newry to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry station.
Newry to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Newry and Ballymena is 76.3 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Newry to Ballymena via Belfast Great Central in around 2h 18m.