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Galway to Ballina Bus Schedule
Bus from Galway to Ballina: Journey Information
There are 14 intercity buses per day from Galway to Ballina. Traveling by bus from Galway to Ballina usually takes around 2 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 58 mi (94 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 25m |
| Cheapest price | £14.32 |
| Trips per day | 14 |
| Most frequent service | Irish Citylink |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Galway to Ballina?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Galway to Ballina. Irish Citylink connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Citylink | 14 | 2h 34m | £14.44 |
Book Irish Citylink from Galway to Ballina from £14. There are 14 trips per day offered by Irish Citylink from Galway to Ballina and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Ballina. In Galway, Irish Citylink departs to Ballina from 45A Forster St and 2 other stations. In Ballina, Irish Citylink arrives at Ballina Humbert St Circular Rd .
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Galway to Ballina takes 2 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Ballina in 2 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 13 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Ballina.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Galway to Ballina
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 58 miles from Galway to Ballina. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Ballina. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Galway to Ballina, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Galway?
Main departure station: 45A Forster St
Buses to Ballina leave from 3 stations in Galway.
All bus stations in Galway:
45A Forster St
Galway-Mayo Inst of Technology
Galway Cathedral
Where does the bus arrive in Ballina?
Main arrival station: Ballina Humbert St Circular Rd
All buses from Galway arrive at one main station in Ballina.
All bus stations in Ballina:
Ballina Humbert St Circular Rd
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