The cheapest and fastest buses from Ballinasloe to Galway
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
4
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ballinasloe to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ballinasloe to Galway will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ballinasloe for Galway on Thu, Feb 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ballinasloe to Galway
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ballinasloe to Galway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 55 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ballinasloe to Galway bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ballinasloe to Galway buses for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 PM Ballinasloe | 1h00 | 5:25 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 PM Ballinasloe | 1h00 | 7:25 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ballinasloe to Galway
Buses from Ballinasloe to Galway run on average 7 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €9 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 55 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Citylink from Ballinasloe to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Ballinasloe to Galway with AirCoach, Citylink for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ballinasloe to Galway
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ballinasloe to Galway by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- AirCoach
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- AirCoach
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- AirCoach
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- AirCoach
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
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