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Cork to Galway Bus Schedule
Bus from Cork to Galway: Journey Information
There are 31 intercity buses per day from Cork to Galway. Traveling by bus from Cork to Galway usually takes around 3 hours and 16 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 | DKK 186.83 |
| Trips per day | 31 |
| Most frequent service | Irish Citylink |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Price trends for buses from Cork to Galway
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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 | 31 | 3h 16m | DKK 195.78 |
Book Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway from DKK 187. There are 31 trips per day offered by Irish Citylink 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 one other station. In Galway, Irish Citylink arrives at New Coach Station and one 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. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Galway.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cork to Galway
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 16 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cork to Galway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cork?
Main departure station: Cork Airport
Cork has two bus stations with service to Galway.
All bus stations in Cork:
Cork Airport
Cork Andersons Quay
Where does the bus arrive in Galway?
Main arrival station: GMIT Public Bus Stop
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Galway.
All bus stations in Galway:
GMIT Public Bus Stop
New Coach Station
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