Cheap coach tickets from Cork to Galway

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Coach from Cork to Galway: Journey Information

There are 11 intercity coaches per day from Cork to Galway. Travelling by coach from Cork to Galway usually takes around 3 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Distance: 98 mi (158 km)
Shortest duration: 2h 45m
Cheapest price: MX$544.20
Trips per day: 11
Most frequent service: Irish Citylink
Coach lines: 1

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Cork to Galway Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Cork to Galway:

Irish Citylink: 11 daily coaches from MX$544

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How much is a coach ticket from Cork to Galway?

Coach tickets for a trip from Cork to Galway cost about MX$579 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. Opting to take a coach is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Cork to Galway by travel date

If you're planning to travel by coach from Cork to Galway in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from MX$577 to MX$577. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 12 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Galway this week, coach tickets are available starting at MX$577.

Average coach ticket prices from Cork to Galway by month

Travelling from Cork to Galway by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around MX$577 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

What coach companies travel from Cork to Galway?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cork to Galway. Irish Citylink connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

Coach	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Irish Citylink	11	3h 26m	MX$580.13

Irish Citylink is a coach transport company with routes to major cities across Ireland, including Cork to Galway. On this route, it usually takes Irish Citylink 3 hours and 26 minutes to make the journey. Irish Citylink coaches have ample storage space for any luggage you may be carrying and also provide complimentary Wi-Fi, toilets, and friendly, attentive staff.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Cork to Galway

There are 11 scheduled coaches that travel from Cork to Galway every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Cork to Galway without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 98 miles from Cork to Galway. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a film. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

158

The first coach leaves at 7:30 and the last coach leaves at 20:15. To see the times for all coaches from Cork to Galway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

7:30am

Latest coach

8:15pm

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Galway at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Sunday

Least crowded

Tuesday

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Cork?

Main departure station: Cork Airport

Cork has two coach stations with service to Galway.

All coach stations in Cork:

Cork Airport
Cork Andersons Quay

Where does the coach arrive in Galway?

Main arrival station: GMIT Public Bus Stop

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Galway.

Coach stations in Galway:

GMIT Public Bus Stop
New Coach Station

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