There are 5 ways to get from Ballinasloe to NUIG by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
1h 3m€6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Galway Cathdrlbus 763X
1h 13m€10–15Drive 61.4 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to NUIGcar 61.4 km
41 min€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballinasloe to NUIGtaxi 61.4 km
41 min€90–120Bus via Galway Coach Stn
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Galway Coach Stnbus 763
1h 18m€11–15
Ballinasloe to NUIG by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to NUIG is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to NUIG is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €10 - €16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Galway Cathdrl. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Galway. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Ballinasloe and NUIG is 57 km. The road distance is 61.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to NUIG without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €6 - €9.
The train from Ballinasloe to Galway takes 46 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Ballinasloe to NUIG bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to NUIG is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and NUIG, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballinasloe to Galway every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Ballinasloe to Galway Cathdrl twice daily. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballinasloe to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballinasloe to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballinasloe to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Citylink
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €90–120
Kenny Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4444
Mighty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4222
- Website
- mightycabs.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Ballinasloe to NUIG bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Cathdrl station.
Ballinasloe to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to NUIG is 61 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Ballinasloe to NUIG.
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