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Journey Information
There are 32 intercity buses per day from Cork to Galway. Traveling by bus from Cork to Galway usually takes around 3 hours and 8 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 | €25.02 |
| Trips per day | 32 |
| 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 | 32 | 3h 9m | €25.43 |
Book Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway from €25. There are 32 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 Andersons Quay and one other station. In Galway, Irish Citylink arrives at GMIT Public Bus Stop and one other station.
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway takes 3 hours and 9 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
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 8 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
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 Andersons Quay
Cork has two bus stations with service to Galway.
All bus stations in Cork:
Cork Andersons Quay
Cork Airport
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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