What is the travel distance from Galway to Ballina?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Galway to Ballina?

Buses departing from Eireann Station in Galway will take you to Ballina Bus Station in Ballina.

Bus from Galway to Ballina starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 40%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	2:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10pm	GMIT	2h 25m	3:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Galway R336 Forster Court	2h 35m	5:05pm	Ballina Humbert St Circular Road	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	GMIT	2h 25m	6:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 26
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 27
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 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	GMIT	2h 25m	12:35pm	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	1:10pm	GMIT	2h 25m	3:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Ballina on November 29
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 30
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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:53 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 $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

94 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Galway and Ballina?

Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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B
New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Stops in Ballina

A
Ballina Bus Station
Kevin Barry St, Carrowcushlaun West, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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Citylink

4.5/5679 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.3

Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Galway to Ballina by bus

What is the travel distance from Galway to Ballina?
The distance between Galway and Ballina is approximately 95 km (59 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Galway to Ballina?
Buses departing from Eireann Station in Galway will take you to Ballina Bus Station in Ballina.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$27

11-24

$29

Today

$27

11-26

$27

11-27

$18

11-28

$18

11-29

$17

11-30

$17

The cheapest trip from Galway to Ballina was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $29 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 $17 which is on 2025-11-29.