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Journey Information
There are 32 intercity buses per day from Galway to Cork. Traveling by bus from Galway to Cork usually takes around 2 hours and 56 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Distance | 98 mi (158 km) |
Shortest duration | 2h 40m |
Cheapest price | US$27.02 |
Trips per day | 32 |
Most frequent service | Irish Citylink |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Galway to Cork?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Galway to Cork. Irish Citylink connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Irish Citylink | 32 | 2h 57m | US$27.16 |
Book Irish Citylink from Galway to Cork from US$27. There are 32 trips per day offered by Irish Citylink from Galway to Cork and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Cork. In Galway, Irish Citylink departs to Cork from GMIT Public Bus Stop and one other station. In Cork, Irish Citylink arrives at Cork Airport and one other station.
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Galway to Cork takes 2 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Cork in 2 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 32 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 56 minutes to cover the 158 kilometers from Galway to Cork. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 40 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 08:00 and the last bus leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all buses from Galway to Cork, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Galway?
Main departure station: New Coach Station
Galway has two bus stations with service to Cork.
All bus stations in Galway:
New Coach Station
GMIT Public Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Cork?
Main arrival station: Cork Airport
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Cork.
Bus stations in Cork:
Cork Airport
Cork Coburg St
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