The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Ballybofey
Cheapest price
€0
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Ballybofey is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Galway for Ballybofey on Sat, Dec 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 13 the direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Dec 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 32 m 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.










Live departures
Galway to Ballybofey bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Ballybofey buses for today, Friday, December 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 AM Galway | 4h32 | 3:02 PM Ballybofey | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Galway | 3h45 | 4:45 PM Ballybofey | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, December 13 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Galway | 4h07 | 10:07 AM Ballybofey | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Galway | 4h32 | 1:17 PM Ballybofey | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Galway | 3h30 | 12:30 PM Ballybofey | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Ballybofey
Buses from Galway to Ballybofey run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 16:30. The fastest bus covers the 189 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 16:30 |
Bus providers: Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann from Galway to BallybofeyYou can travel by bus between Galway to Ballybofey with Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Galway to Ballybofey
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Ballybofey 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 Ballybofey, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Galway, Bus Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ballybofey, Main Street / Chestnut Rd, located 0.4 miles (625 m) away from the city centre.
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