What is the travel distance from Galway to Ballina?

Galway and Ballina are 59 miles (95 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Galway to Ballina start their journey at Eireann Station and wind up at Ballina Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	12:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	2:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	GMIT	2h 25m	3:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	12:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	2:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	GMIT	2h 25m	3:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	12:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	No tags
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	12:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	No tags
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	2:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	No tags
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	9:35am	Ballina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	12:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	No tags
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:18 AM GMT.

Get from Galway to Ballina

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

58 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Citylink

4.5/5675 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.3

Expressway

4/5440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

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Where are the popular stops in Galway and Ballina?

Stops in Galway

A - Eireann Station

B - New Coach Station

Stops in Ballina

A - Ballina Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Galway to Ballina by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$20

11/17

$20

Today

$19

11/19

$19

11/20

$12

11/21

$12

11/22

$12

11/23

$12

The cheapest trip from Galway to Ballina was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 Galway to Ballina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $20 for a bus ticket from Galway to Ballina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-22.