The average train between Tralee and Ballymena takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Tralee 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 once daily between Tralee and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tralee is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 7:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Tralee station and arriving at Ballymena station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
Tralee to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
Tralee to Ballymena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballymena station.
The distance between Tralee and Ballymena is 366.4 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Tralee to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 8h 11m.