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22/04/2025
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Cardiff to Ballymena by train

The journey from Cardiff to Ballymena by train is 429.5 km and takes 14 hrs 18 mins. There are 17 connections per day, with the first departure at 04:08 and the last at 22:54. It is possible to travel from Cardiff to Ballymena by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 14 hrs 18 mins
Connection per Day 17
First Departure 04:08
Last Departure 22:54
Distance 429.5 km
Departure Cardiff
Arrival Ballymena
Carriers National Rail

Find the best day to travel to Ballymena by train

When travelling to Ballymena by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Cardiff to Ballymena CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
30.07kg
Bus
32.21kg
Flight
85.9kg
Car
68.72kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Cardiff to Ballymena by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Cardiff and Ballymena are 30.07kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Cardiff and Ballymena? By taking the train between Cardiff and Ballymena you will save 55.83kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 2.14kg compared to a bus and 38.65kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Cardiff and Ballymena by train?
Cardiff to Ballymena is 429.5 km.
How long does the train between Cardiff and Ballymena take?
Cardiff to Ballymena is on average 14 hrs 18 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 13 hrs 20 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Cardiff to Ballymena?
Cardiff to Ballymena has 17 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Cardiff to Ballymena leave?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Ballymena departs at 04:08. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Cardiff to Ballymena depart?
The latest train from Cardiff to Ballymena departs at 22:54. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Cardiff to Ballymena by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Cardiff and Ballymena is 13 hrs 20 mins.
Is there a direct train from Cardiff to Ballymena?
Yes, there is a direct train between Cardiff and Ballymena.
What are the CO2 emissions for Cardiff to Ballymena by train?
The train journey from Cardiff to Ballymena creates 30.07kg of CO2 emissions.

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