The average train between Ballina and Galway takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballina to Galway. 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 4 times a day between Ballina and Galway. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Galway at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manulla Junction and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Galway. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Galway station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Ballina to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
Ballina to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Ballina and Galway is 93.9 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Ballina to Galway via Manulla Junction and Athlone in around 4h 27m.