The average train between Galway and Ballina takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Ballina. 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 every 4 hours between Galway and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Ballina at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Athlone and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Ballina station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Galway to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
The distance between Galway and Ballina is 93.9 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Ballina via Athlone and Manulla Junction in around 4h 37m.