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Cork to Galway Coach Timetable
Coach from Cork to Galway: Journey Information
There are 31 intercity coaches per day from Cork to Galway. Traveling by coach from Cork to Galway usually takes around 3 hours and 16 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 | HUF 9,680.67 |
| Trips per day | 31 |
| Most frequent service | Irish Citylink |
| Coach lines | 1 |
Price trends for coaches from Cork to Galway
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What coach companies travel from Cork to Galway?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cork to Galway. Irish Citylink connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Citylink | 31 | 3h 16m | HUF 10,144.54 |
Book Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway from HUF 9,681. There are 31 Irish Citylink schedules from Cork to Galway and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Galway. In Cork, Irish Citylink departs to Galway from Cork Airport and 1 other station. In Galway, Irish Citylink arrives at New Coach Station and 1 other station.
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway takes 3 hours and 16 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Galway in 2 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 32 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Galway.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Cork to Galway
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 16 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 movie. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Cork to Galway for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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.
The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cork to Galway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
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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