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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Cork to Galway. Traveling by bus from Cork to Galway usually takes around 2 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 98 mi (158 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $20.38 |
| Trips per day | 9 |
| Most frequent service | Irish Citylink |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Citylink | 9 | 2h 48m | $20.38 |
Irish CityLink is a bus transportation company with routes to major cities across Ireland, including Cork to Galway. On this route, it usually takes Irish CityLink 2 hours and 48 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.
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The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 47 minutes to cover the 98 miles from Cork to Galway. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cork to Galway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cork?
Main departure station: St Patrick's Quay
Most buses depart from the main station in Cork.
All bus stations in Cork:
St Patrick's Quay
Where does the bus arrive in Galway?
Main arrival station: Galway-Mayo Inst of Technology
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Galway.
All bus stations in Galway:
Galway-Mayo Inst of Technology
Seán Duggan Centre - Coach Station
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