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Portlaoise to Ballymena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Ballymena takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Portlaoise 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.

5h 53m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 207 / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
5h 42m
£29–43

Portlaoise to Ballymena train times

Trains run hourly between Portlaoise and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 42m.

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