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Compare all timetables for the bus from Galway to Ballina

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Galway to Ballina from various bus operators like Expressway for the next days.

today
$12
tomorrow
$12
Friday
$12
Saturday
$12
Sunday
$12
Monday
$12
Tuesday
$12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 2h 35m 7:00 AM Galway Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 10:00 AM Galway Central Bus Station 12:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 1:00 PM Galway Central Bus Station 3:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 4:00 PM Galway Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 6:30 PM Galway Central Bus Station 9:05 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 2h 35m 7:00 AM Galway Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 10:00 AM Galway Central Bus Station 12:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 1:00 PM Galway Central Bus Station 3:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 4:00 PM Galway Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 6:30 PM Galway Central Bus Station 9:05 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 2h 25m 7:10 AM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 9:35 AM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 10:10 AM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 12:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 1:10 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 3:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 4:10 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 6:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 6:40 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 9:05 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 2h 25m 7:10 AM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 9:35 AM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 10:10 AM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 12:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 1:10 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 3:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 4:10 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 6:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 6:40 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 9:05 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 2h 35m 7:00 AM Galway Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 10:00 AM Galway Central Bus Station 12:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 1:00 PM Galway Central Bus Station 3:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 4:00 PM Galway Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 6:30 PM Galway Central Bus Station 9:05 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 2h 25m 7:10 AM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 9:35 AM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 10:10 AM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 12:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 4:10 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 6:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 6:40 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 9:05 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 25m 9:10 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station 11:35 PM Ballina Bus Station  Economy $12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 2h 35m 7:00 AM Galway Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Ballina Stop 555051  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 10:00 AM Galway Central Bus Station 12:35 PM Ballina Stop 555051  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 1:00 PM Galway Central Bus Station 3:35 PM Ballina Stop 555051  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 4:00 PM Galway Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Ballina Stop 555051  Economy $12
Expressway 2h 35m 6:30 PM Galway Central Bus Station 9:05 PM Ballina Stop 555051  Economy $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Galway to Ballina is $12 on 4/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Galway and Ballina

See here how frequent the connections between Galway and Ballina are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Galway to Ballina. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Galway and Ballina.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 30 buses from Galway to Ballina, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Galway and Ballina, with 30 offers.

Facts about the bus from Galway to Ballina

Compare all providers like Expressway that travel 12 times every day by bus from Galway to Ballina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Galway to Ballina starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 58.3 miles
Bus Companies Expressway

Cheapest bus connections from Galway to Ballina

Every day, 12 buses from 1 bus companies leave Galway for Ballina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
Wednesday 04/29
$18
Thursday 04/30
$18
Friday 05/01
$18
Saturday 05/02
$12
Sunday 05/03
$12
Monday 05/04
$12
Tuesday 05/05
$12
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$12
Saturday 05/09
$12
Sunday 05/10
$18
Monday 05/11
$18
Tuesday 05/12
$18
Wednesday 05/13
$12
Thursday 05/14
$12
Friday 05/15
$19
Saturday 05/16
$12
Sunday 05/17
$12
Monday 05/18
$19
Tuesday 05/19
$12
Wednesday 05/20
$12
Thursday 05/21
$12
Friday 05/22
$19
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Galway to Ballina

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Galway to Ballina, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Galway to Ballina. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Galway to Ballina, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Galway to Ballina

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Galway to Ballina in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Galway to Ballina, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Galway to Ballina are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Galway to Ballina

These are the most booked bus companies between Galway to Ballina from our users.

Expressway from Galway to Ballina

Expressway

Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Galway to Ballina:

Cheapest Price $12
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 4/5/2026

All bus stations and stops in Galway and Ballina

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Galway and Ballina.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Galway to Ballina

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Galway to Ballina? Or which bus companies serve the route Galway to Ballina? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Galway to Ballina bus

How much does a Galway Ballina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 2h 35m to reach Ballina. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Galway to Ballina?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $21. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ballina.

On average, how many connections are available from Galway to Ballina each day?

Every day, the Galway to Ballina bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Galway to Ballina take?

The fastest bus from Galway to Ballina is offered by Expressway and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Galway to Ballina?

The earliest bus arriving in Ballina from Galway starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Galway to Ballina?

The latest bus trip departing from Galway for Ballina starts at 9:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Galway Ballina route?

When traveling by bus from Galway to Ballina, passengers can travel with Expressway. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Ballina?

You can check all the direct connections between Galway and Ballina by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway.

What can I take with me on the Galway to Ballina bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Galway Ballina bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Galway Ballina bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Galway to Ballina on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Galway to Ballina?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Galway and Ballina. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Galway to Ballina?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Galway and Ballina change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Galway to Ballina

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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