What is the travel distance from Ballina to Galway?

The distance separating Ballina and Galway is 59 miles (95 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ballina to Galway?

The majority of buses traveling from Ballina to Galway start their journey at Ballina Bus Station and wind up at Eireann Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Once in Galway, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Galway City Karting, Connemara National Park, The Latin Quarter, Céide Fields and Druid Lane Theatre.

Bus Ballina to Galway from $12 | Compare & Save up to 40%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ballina to Galway on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	5:06pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 25m	7:25pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 25m	9:55pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 43m	5:13pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 35m	7:35pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 35m	10:05pm	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures for Ballina to Galway on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	8:20am	Galway Cathedral	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 25m	7:25pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	9:40am	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	12:40pm	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	2:11pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	3:50pm	Galway Cathedral	No tags

Next departures for Ballina to Galway on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 25m	7:25pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	8:20am	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	9:40am	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	12:40pm	Galway Cathedral	No tags

Next departures for Ballina to Galway on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 25m	7:25pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	8:20am	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	9:40am	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	12:40pm	Galway Cathedral	No tags

Next departures for Ballina to Galway on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 25m	7:25pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	9:40am	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	12:40pm	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	3:50pm	Galway Cathedral	No tags

Next departures for Ballina to Galway on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Ballina Bus Station	2h 25m	7:25pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	8:36am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	8:20am	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	9:40am	Galway Cathedral	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Ballina Bus Station	2h 36m	11:06am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	2h 40m	12:40pm	Galway Cathedral	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:18 PM GMT.

Get from Ballina to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

2h 36mAverage Duration

59 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Citylink

4.5/5672 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.3

Expressway

4/5437 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

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Where are the popular stops in Ballina and Galway?

Stops in Ballina

A - Ballina Bus Station

Stops in Galway

A - Eireann Station

B - New Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ballina to Galway by bus

What is the travel distance from Ballina to Galway?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ballina to Galway?
What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$19

11/11

$20

Today

$20

11/13

$19

11/14

$12

11/15

$12

11/16

$12

11/17

$12

The cheapest trip from Ballina to Galway was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ballina to Galway, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $20 for a bus ticket from Ballina to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-14.