Galway to Ballina

Riamfada

Hi I was just wondering if anyone knew how long it would take to get from Galway to Ballina in Mayo? Im from the east so I have never done the run between the two.

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Kristopherus

If you travel via Castlebar, the shortest way,the journey is about 75 miles. Allow yourself about 2 hours to be sure of getting there on time. Travel Galway,Headford, Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Foxford. Road adequate but not brilliant.

paulgalway

Kristopherus wrote: »

If you travel via Castlebar, the shortest way,the journey is about 75 miles. Allow yourself about 2 hours to be sure of getting there on time. Travel Galway,Headford, Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Foxford. Road adequate but not brilliant.

This is the route mentioned above on Google maps. Most of the rd is not great.

I have personnaly used this route, going through Tuam, continue on the N17, turn off for Kilkelly then Swinford, Foxford to Ballina.

The 2nd is 5Km longer, but the good road will more than compensate for this.

lezza

paulgalway wrote: »

This is the route mentioned above on Google maps. Most of the rd is not great.

I have personnaly used this route, going through Tuam, continue on the N17, turn off for Kilkelly then Swinford, Foxford to Ballina.

The 2nd is 5Km longer, but the good road will more than compensate for this.

i drove this route yesterday best route

mazthespark

swinford way is better drove it everyday for 5 weeks! found a quicker way even that suited better where i needed to get too

Riamfada

Thanks guys!

doctorchick

If I can throw another route in the mix:-

Galway - Tuam - turn off for Claremorris - Balla - just outside Balla turn off right upto Ballyvary - Cross the N5 - Foxford - Ballina.

I work in Ballina but live in Athenry and do this route a lot. From Athenry it is 66 miles and for me 1hr25 mins.