There are 2 ways to get from Galway to Balina by train, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Galway to Balina is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Balina is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €20 - €30.
The distance between Galway and Balina is 151 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Balina without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs €60 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Galway to Balina, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Balina is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Galway to Balina.
There are 63+ hotels available in Balina.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Balina, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Galway to Balina. However, you can take the train to Tullamore then take the taxi to Balina. Alternatively, you can drive from Galway to Balina in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
D C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 57 935 0500
Foxcabs
- Phone
- +353 57 932 2222
Mac's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 57 935 1111
Tullamore Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 996 2264
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