There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Ballyfin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
2h 56m€30–41Train, line 7092 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Ballyfinbus 7092
4h 38m€13–29Bus, line 823 bus
- Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus 844
- Take the bus from Birr to Rosenallisbus 823
4h 52m€16–22Drive 132.3 km
- Drive from Galway to Ballyfincar 132.3 km
1h 48m€24–34
Galway to Ballyfin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Ballyfin is to bus and line 823 bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Ballyfin is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Ballyfin. However, there are services departing from Merchants Rd and arriving at Ballyfin via Birr and Rosenallis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Ballyfin. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Galway and Ballyfin is 164 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Ballyfin without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Galway to Ballyfin, including transfers.
Galway to Ballyfin bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Merchants Rd station.
Galway to Ballyfin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Ballyfin is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 823 bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ballyfin, IE-LS, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchants Rd to Ballyfin via Birr and Rosenallis in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
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
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Merchants Rd to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Rosenallis
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Tullamore to Ballyfin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Ballyfin bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Birr station.
Galway to Ballyfin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Ballyfin is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Galway to Ballyfin.
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