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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 30 atDeparture city: GalwayDeparture location: Galway R336 Forster CourtArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: BallinaDestination location: Ballina Humbert St Circular Road
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 30 atDeparture city: GalwayDeparture location: Galway Old Dublin RdArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: BallinaDestination location: Ballina Humbert St Circular Road
- Departure time: April 30 atDeparture city: GalwayDeparture location: GMITArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: BallinaDestination location: Ballina Bus Station
- Departure time: April 30 atDeparture city: GalwayDeparture location: GMITArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: BallinaDestination location: Ballina Bus Station
- Departure time: April 30 atDeparture city: GalwayDeparture location: GMITArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: BallinaDestination location: Ballina Bus Station
Bus Galway to Ballina: Trip Overview
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Based on 95 reviews, the company was rated 4.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. Go Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $18.00
Based on 12 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $13.00
Galway to Ballina Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 11 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 7:00AM - 9:10PM |
Minimum Price | $13 |
Average Ticket Price | $18 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 2h10m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 2h25m |
Distance | 58 miles (93 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Go Bus, Expressway |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Galway and Ballina?
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
Eireann StationUnit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
New Coach StationFrequently 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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Buses Going to Galway
- Bus from Shannon to Galway
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- Bus from Ballinasloe to Galway
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- Bus from Mullingar to Galway
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Popular Buses Connecting Ballina
Buses Leaving from Ballina
- Bus from Ballina to Dublin
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- Bus Ballina - Sligo
- Ballina - Castlebar
- Bus from Ballina to Mullingar
- Bus Ballina - Swinford
- Ballina - Cork
- Bus from Ballina to Claremorris
- Bus Ballina - Dundalk
- Ballina - Maynooth
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- Bus Ballina - Longford
- Ballina - Letterkenny
Buses Going to Ballina
- Bus from Dublin to Ballina
- Bus Castlebar - Ballina
- Foxford - Ballina
- Bus from Sligo to Ballina
- Bus Galway - Ballina
- Letterkenny - Ballina
- Bus from Claremorris to Ballina
- Bus Maynooth - Ballina
- Swinford - Ballina
- Bus from Cork to Ballina
- Bus Mullingar - Ballina
- Limerick - Ballina
- Bus from Midleton to Ballina
- Bus Longford - Ballina
- Knock - Ballina
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- Bus from Dublin to Waterford
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- Ballinasloe - Dublin
- Bus from Castlebar to Dublin
- Bus Waterford - Dublin
- Athlone - Galway
- Bus from Dublin to Wexford
- Bus Limerick - Galway
- Dublin - Sligo