There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Ballina Bus Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
1h 50mBus via Galway Cathdrl
cheapest- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
2h 52m€14–21Train
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 37m€22–32Drive 109.6 km
- Drive from Galway to Ballina Bus Stationcar 109.6 km
1h 33m€19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Manullabus 430
- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Ballinatrain Ic
2h 48m€16–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Ballina Bus Station is to bus via Galway Cathdrl which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Ballina Bus Station is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €18 - €27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from ATU Galway and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Ballina Bus Station. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Ballina via Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Galway and Ballina Bus Station is 109 km. The road distance is 109.6 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Ballina Bus Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs .
The bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs once a week.
Galway to Ballina Bus Station bus services, operated by Treacy Coaches, depart from ATU Galway station.
Galway to Ballina Bus Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Ballina Bus Station is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ballina Bus Station, Ireland?
Treacy Coaches operates a bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn once a week, and the journey takes 1h 50m. Barrett Travel also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Ballina via Athlone and Manulla Junction in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Manulla Junction to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- barrettcoaches.com
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.barrettcoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Manulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Ballina Bus Station bus services, operated by Treacy Coaches, arrive at Ballina Bus Stn station.
Galway to Ballina Bus Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Ballina Bus Station is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Galway to Ballina Bus Station.
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