There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Ballina by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
2h 35m€14–21Train
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
4h 37m€22–32Drive 110.5 km
- Drive from Galway to Ballinacar 110.5 km
1h 35m€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
Galway to Ballina by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Ballina is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Ballina is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €18 - €27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bóthar B Uí Eithir and arriving at Ballina Humbrt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Ballina. 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 is 129 km. The road distance is 110.5 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Ballina without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €14 - €21.
The bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Ballina Humbrt takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Galway to Ballina bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Bóthar B Uí Eithir station.
Galway to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Ballina is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Ballina Humbrt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Ballina via Athlone and Manulla Junction in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Manulla Junction to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Manulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barrett Travel
Bus from Bóthar B Uí Eithir to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Barrett Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Ballina bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Ballina Humbrt station.
Galway to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Ballina is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Galway to Ballina.
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