Galway to Ballymena Buses

Galway to Ballymena buses

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The average bus between Galway and Ballymena takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway 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.

6h 32m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...

6h 58m

£33–45

Galway to Ballymena bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Galway and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Galway is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 11 and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:15 AM → 9:50 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:39 AM
8h 38m • 2 changes
2:15 AM → 8:50 AM
6h 35m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:39 AM
8h 38m • 2 changes
2:15 AM → 8:50 AM
6h 35m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:39 AM
8h 38m • 2 changes
2:15 AM → 8:50 AM
6h 35m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:39 AM
8h 38m • 2 changes
2:15 AM → 8:50 AM
6h 35m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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