How to get from Cork to Galway by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Cork to Galway is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Distance | 97 miles (157 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $22 (€20) • 2 h 50 min | |
Popular travel companies | Irish Citylink |
Take a bus to travel 97 miles (157 km) between Cork and Galway. Irish Citylink is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Cork to Galway.
You can get from Cork to Galway by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Cork to Galway is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 50 min.
You should expect to travel around 97 miles (157 km) between Cork and Galway.
The average frequency per day from Cork to Galway is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Galway from Cork as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cork to Galway:
The following travel company offer services from Cork to Galway:
Yes, there is a direct service from Cork to Galway:
Direct services to Galway tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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