How to Travel from
Ballina to Galway
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Ballina, Irish → Galway, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Galway
Composite routes from Ballina to Galway
Cheapest
1 h 31 min
Car
112 km.
from $6
Other
3 h 12 min
64 km.
from $25.37
3 h 52 min
Bus, Train
64 km.
from $23.20
4 h 2 min
64 km.
from $35.24
4 h 26 min
64 km.
from $30.59
Route Navigator Ballina - Galway
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Walsh Street
Walsh Street, 36 м
36 м
Turn left onto Pearse Street
Pearse Street, 282 м
282 м
Turn right onto Bury Street
Bury Street, 199 м
199 м
Turn left onto Kevin Barry Street
Kevin Barry Street, 16 km 595 м
16 km 595 м
Turn right onto Morrogh Bernard Road
Morrogh Bernard Road, 301 м
301 м
Turn left onto N58
5 km 200 м
5 km 200 м
Turn left onto R321
5 km 798 м
5 km 798 м
Turn left onto N5
1 km 847 м
1 km 847 м
Turn right onto R321
8 km 526 м
8 km 526 м
Turn left
9 km 784 м
9 km 784 м
Turn right onto L1518
2 km 422 м
2 km 422 м
Turn right onto Knock-Claremorris Bypass
Knock-Claremorris Bypass, 28 km 441 м
28 km 441 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tuam Bypass
Tuam Bypass, 4 km 149 м
4 km 149 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Galway Road
Galway Road, 28 km 329 м
28 km 329 м
Turn left onto L5034
317 м
317 м
Turn right onto Wellpark Road
Wellpark Road, 2 km 165 м
2 km 165 м
Turn slight left onto Eyre Square
Eyre Square, 325 м
325 м
Turn left
12 м
12 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Manulla Junction to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Train from Athlone to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Train from Limerick to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$20.38
Bus operators
Expressway
Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Bus from Bunratty to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93
Bus from Ballina to Patrick
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Bus from Ballina to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65
Citylink
Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.20
Bus from Henry Street to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.65
Treacy Coaches
Phone:
+353 86 399 3003
Email:
treacycoaches@yahoo.com
Website:
transportforireland.ie
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Barrett Travel
Phone:
+353 97 83544
Email:
info@barrettcoaches.com
Website:
barrettcoaches.com/
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Galway?
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Galway is to bus which costs $13.04 - $22.83 and takes 2h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Galway?
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $21.74 - $31.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Galway?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballina Bus Station station and arriving at Galway Ceannt Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
Is there a direct train between Ballina and Galway?
No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Galway. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Galway via Manulla Junction and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
How far is it from Ballina to Galway?
The distance between Ballina and Galway is 129 km. The road distance is 112.9 km.
How do I travel from Ballina to Galway without a car?
The best way to get from Ballina to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $13.04 - $22.83 .
How long does it take to get from Ballina to Galway?
The bus from Ballina Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Station takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Where do I catch the Ballina to Galway bus from?
Ballina to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballina Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Ballina to Galway train from?
Ballina to Galway train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Manulla Junction station.
Train or bus from Ballina to Galway?
The best way to get from Ballina to Galway is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $13.04 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 4h 57m.
Where does the Ballina to Galway bus arrive?
Ballina to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Where does the Ballina to Galway train arrive?
Ballina to Galway train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Athlone station.
Can I drive from Ballina to Galway?
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Galway is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ballina to Galway.
How do I get a bus ticket from Ballina to Galway?
Book your Ballina to Galway bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Galway?
There are 481+ hotels available in Galway. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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