Cheap bus tickets from Cork to Galway

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Bus from Cork to Galway: Journey Information

There are 27 intercity buses per day from Cork to Galway. Traveling by bus from Cork to Galway usually takes around 3 hours and 17 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: MX$539.06
Trips per day: 27
Most frequent service: Irish Citylink
Bus lines: 1

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Cork to Galway Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Cork to Galway:

Irish Citylink: 27 daily buses from MX$539

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How much is a bus ticket from Cork to Galway?

Bus tickets for a trip from Cork to Galway cost MX$566 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from Cork to Galway by travel date

If you're planning to travel by bus from Cork to Galway in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from MX$572 to MX$572. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on October 21, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Galway this week, bus tickets are available starting at MX$572.

Average bus ticket prices from Cork to Galway by month

Traveling from Cork to Galway by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around MX$572 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap bus tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

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	27	3h 17m	MX$567.22

Book Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway from MX$539.06. There are 27 trips per day offered by Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway and you can expect on average to pay MX$567.22 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 GMIT Public Bus Stop and one other station.
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway takes 3 hours and 17 minutes, while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Galway in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 29 trips per day. A one way ticket costs MX$539.06 for a weekend trip to Galway.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cork to Galway

There are 27 scheduled buses that travel from Cork to Galway every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Cork to Galway without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 17 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.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

158

The first bus leaves at 7:30 AM and the last bus leaves at 8:15 PM. To see the times for all buses from Cork to Galway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

7:30am

Latest bus

8:15pm

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Galway. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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.

Most crowded

Saturday

Least crowded

Tuesday

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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