The average train between Portlaoise and Ballymena takes 5h 56m 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.
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 10:50 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Ballymena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Portlaoise to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballymena is 214.2 km. The road distance is 318 km.
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.