There are 4 ways to get from Ballynahinch to Galway by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Belfast, Glengall Street to Dublin Airport
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Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway Coach Station
3 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Portadown Train Station to Connolly
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Take the train from Heuston to Galway
Bus via Cavan
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Take the bus from Belfast Europa Bus Centre to Cavan
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Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station, stop 135861 to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041
Drive
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Drive from Ballynahinch to Galway
Ballynahinch to Galway by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballynahinch to Galway is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ballynahinch to Galway is to drive. Taking this option will cost £55 - £80 and takes 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballynahinch to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Ballynahinch Windmill Street and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Belfast, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Ballynahinch and Galway is 242 km. The road distance is 322.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballynahinch to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs £26 - £40.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ballynahinch to Galway, including transfers.
Ballynahinch to Galway bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast, Glengall Street station.
The best way to get from Ballynahinch to Galway is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 40m.
Ballynahinch to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballynahinch to Galway is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Ballynahinch to Galway.

- Distance: 242.1 km
- Duration: 6h 21m
What companies run services between Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballynahinch to Galway via Belfast Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Glengall Street, and Dublin Airport in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballynahinch to Galway via Lisburn, Lisburn, Portadown, Portadown Train Station, Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, and Heuston in around 7h 40m.

- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portadown Train Station to Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €13 - €16
- Flexible
- €16 - €19
Train from Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €17 - €20
- Flexible
- €22 - €25

- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Belfast, Glengall Street to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Dublin Airport to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- Aircoach

- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €21
- Website
- Citylink
- Standard
- €15 - €21
- Web Fare
- €13 - €19

- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- eireagle.com
Bus from Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1 to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- Eireagle

- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- feedback@translink.co.uk
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Belfast Europa Bus Centre to Cavan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €23
- Schedules at
- translink.co.uk

Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Station, stop 135861 to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Bus Eireann
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