The cheapest and fastest coaches from Galway to Ballyshannon
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Galway to Ballyshannon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Galway for Ballyshannon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 148 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 47 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.


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Live departures
Galway to Ballyshannon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Ballyshannon coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 10 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:00 Galway | 3h22 | 09:22 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:45 Galway | 3h47 | 12:32 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Galway | 2h45 | 11:45 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 Galway | 3h47 | 14:17 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:10 Galway | 3h47 | 17:57 Ballyshannon | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Ballyshannon
Buses from Galway to Ballyshannon run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 17:19. The fastest coach covers the 148 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 148 km |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 17:19 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann from Galway to BallyshannonYou can travel by bus between Galway to Ballyshannon with European Sleeper, Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Galway to Ballyshannon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Ballyshannon by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ballyshannon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- European Sleeper
- Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
- European Sleeper
- The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
- European Sleeper
- One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
- European Sleeper
- For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
- European Sleeper
- Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed
- guide dogs are allowed for free.
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