Cork to Galway bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Cork to Galway

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cork to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Expressway
06:25PM4h10
Cork, Bus Station
10:35PMGalway
$121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Expressway
11:25AM4h10
Cork, Bus Station
03:35PMGalway
$121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Expressway
06:25PM4h20
Cork, Bus Station
10:45PMGalway, Bus Station
$121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Expressway
12:25PM4h20
Cork, Bus Station
04:45PMGalway, Bus Station
$121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Expressway
12:25PM4h10
Cork, Bus Station
04:35PMGalway
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cork to Galway bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
ExpresswayExpressway07:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h20 11:45AM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway07:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h10 11:35AM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway08:10AM Cork6h25 02:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway08:15AM Cork7h20 03:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway08:15AM Cork6h20 02:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway08:15AM Cork8h20 04:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway08:15AM Cork9h20 05:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway08:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h20 12:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway08:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h10 12:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway09:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h10 01:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway09:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h20 01:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway10:10AM Cork6h25 04:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway10:15AM Cork9h20 07:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway10:15AM Cork6h20 04:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway10:15AM Cork7h20 05:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway10:15AM Cork8h20 06:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway10:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h20 02:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway10:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h10 02:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway11:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h10 03:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway11:25AM Cork, Bus Station4h20 03:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway11:40AM Cork6h55 06:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway11:45AM Cork6h50 06:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway11:45AM Cork8h50 08:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway11:45AM Cork7h50 07:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway12:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h20 04:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway12:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h10 04:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway12:45PM Cork7h50 08:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway12:45PM Cork8h50 09:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway12:45PM Cork6h50 07:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway01:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h10 05:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway01:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h20 05:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway01:40PM Cork6h55 08:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway01:45PM Cork7h50 09:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway01:45PM Cork6h50 08:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway01:45PM Cork8h50 10:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway02:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h10 06:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway02:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h20 06:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway02:45PM Cork7h50 10:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway03:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h20 07:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway03:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h10 07:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway03:45PM Cork6h50 10:35PM Galway2 transfers
ExpresswayExpressway04:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h20 08:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway04:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h10 08:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway05:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h20 09:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway05:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h10 09:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway06:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h10 10:35PM Galway0 transfersDirect
ExpresswayExpressway06:25PM Cork, Bus Station4h20 10:45PM Galway, Bus Station0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Cork to Galway

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Fastest Journey

4 h 10 m

Average

5 h 53 m

Buses per day

47

Distance

158 km

Of the 47 buses that leave Cork for Galway every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Expressway
09:25AM4h10
Cork, Bus Station
01:35PMGalway
$301One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Expressway
10:25AM4h10
Cork, Bus Station
02:35PMGalway
$301One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Expressway
06:25PM4h10
Cork, Bus Station
10:35PMGalway
$121One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Expressway
08:25AM4h10
Cork, Bus Station
12:35PMGalway
$301One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Expressway
07:25AM4h10
Cork, Bus Station
11:35AMGalway
$301One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cork to Galway

Buses from Cork to Galway run on average 54 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€10) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
97 miles (157 km)
Average bus duration
4h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€10)
Buses per day
54
Direct buses
27
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
4h 10m
First bus
07:00
Last bus
20:25
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

FAQs: Bus from Cork to Galway

FAQs: Take the bus from Cork to Galway with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cork to Galway.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cork to Galway can start from as little as $11 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cork to Galway is $18 (€17); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time from Cork to Galway is on average 4 h 10 min   for the 97 mile (157 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Galway from Cork by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Cork to Galway leaves at 7: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Cork to Galway leaves at 8: 25PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Cork to Galway without having to change trains with Expressway. There are 30 direct buses from Cork to Galway each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Cork to Galway bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Irish Citylink or Expressway. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services from Cork to Galway to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Cork, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Cork, Bus Station and Cork, Andersons Quay. When arriving in Galway, you can end your trip in bus stations like Galway, Bus Station, Galway, Coach Station and Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd).

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cork, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (626 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Galway, Bus Station, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Galway from Cork is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cork to Galway is April.
Yes, you can take a bus between Cork and Galway.

Popular bus stations from Cork to Galway

Cork
Galway
The major bus station for departures in Cork is Cork, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cork, Bus Station for your trip from Cork to Galway.
Cork, Bus Station
Cork, Andersons Quay
The major bus station for arrivals in Galway is Galway, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Galway, Coach Station for your trip to Galway from Cork.
Galway, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Fairgreen Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Express (in the station)
  • Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Galway, Coach Station
  • Bus: 401, 402, 404 Train: Galway Station
Galway, Bus Station
Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd)

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