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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Galway
    Departure location: Galway R336 Forster Court
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Humbert St Circular Road
    Operated by: GoBusGoBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Galway
    Departure location: Galway Old Dublin Rd
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Humbert St Circular Road
    Operated by: GoBusGoBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Galway
    Departure location: GMIT
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Bus Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $16
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Galway
    Departure location: GMIT
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Bus Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $16
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Galway
    Departure location: GMIT
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Ballina Bus Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $16
Bus Galway to Ballina: Trip Overview

Bus Galway to Ballina: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration2h 25m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure7:00 AM
Distance58 miles (93 km)
Latest bus departure9:10 PM

Galway to Ballina Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures11
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:00AM - 9:10PM
Minimum Price$13
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration2h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h25m
Distance58 miles (93 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGo Bus, Expressway
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Galway - Ballina

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Ballina without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from Galway to Ballina takes around 2h 25m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 59 miles (95 km) that separate the two cities.

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

About 11 buses travel this route daily, provided by Go Bus and Expressway. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Galway to Ballina may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Galway to Ballina as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 7:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 9:10 PM for the final departure.

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.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Galway to Ballina by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $13.

The bus ticket costs $18 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $13 and $18, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Galway to Ballina is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 4h 20m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Ballina before making your way back to Galway.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Galway to Ballina.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Galway to Ballina.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Galway to Ballina.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Galway to Ballina, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Ballina to Galway

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