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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galway City to Ballina

Composite routes from Galway City to Ballina

Cheapest
1 h 30 min
Car
111 km.
from $6

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Train from Athlone to Manulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$25.48

Barrett Travel

Phone:
+353 97 83544
Email:
info@barrettcoaches.com
Website:
barrettcoaches.com/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galway City to Ballina?

The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Ballina is to bus which costs $13.04 - $22.83 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Ballina?

The fastest way to get from Galway City to Ballina is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $20.65 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Ballina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Ceannt Station station and arriving at Ballina Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Galway City and Ballina?

No, there is no direct train from Galway City 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 54m.

How far is it from Galway City to Ballina?

The distance between Galway City and Ballina is 130 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.

How do I travel from Galway City to Ballina without a car?

The best way to get from Galway City to Ballina without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $13.04 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Galway City to Ballina?

The bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina Bus Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Ballina bus from?

Galway City to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Galway Ceannt Station.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Ballina train from?

Galway City to Ballina train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Galway station.

Train, bus or fly from Galway City to Ballina?

The best way to get from Galway City to Ballina is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $13.04 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 4h 54m. There are no good options to fly between Galway City to Ballina.

Where does the Galway City to Ballina bus arrive?

Galway City to Ballina bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballina Bus Station.

Where does the Galway City to Ballina train arrive?

Galway City to Ballina train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Athlone station.

Can I drive from Galway City to Ballina?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Ballina is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Galway City to Ballina.

How do I get a bus ticket from Galway City to Ballina?

Book your Galway City to Ballina bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ballina?

There are 89+ hotels available in Ballina. Prices start at $58.48 per night.
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