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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cork to Galway from various bus operators like Expressway or Irish Citylink for the next days.

today

$12

tomorrow

$12

Sunday

$12

Monday

$12

Tuesday

$12

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 20m	11:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 11:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway	4h 20m	12:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 12:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway	4h 20m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 6:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:00 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	11:00 AM	Cork	Anderson's Quay Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 10m	11:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	3:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Expressway	4h 10m	12:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	4:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 12:25:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Expressway	4h 10m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Irish Citylink	3h 5m	8:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	11:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Irish Citylink	3h 5m	11:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	2:05 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 20m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 6:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway	4h 10m	12:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	4:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 12:25:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Expressway	4h 10m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 6:25:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Irish Citylink	3h 5m	8:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	11:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Irish Citylink	3h 5m	11:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	2:05 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 10m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 6:25:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Expressway	4h 10m	11:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	3:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 11:25:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Expressway	4h 10m	12:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	4:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 12:25:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	11:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 20m	11:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway	4h 20m	12:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 12:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway	4h 20m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	11:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 10m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 6:25:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Expressway	4h 20m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 6:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway	4h 10m	7:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	11:35 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 7:25:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	11:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	4h 20m	11:25 AM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 11:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway	4h 20m	12:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 12:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway	4h 20m	6:25 PM	Cork	Parnell Place Bus Station	10:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 6:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	8:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink	3h 0m	11:00 AM	Cork	MacCurtain Street Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cork to Galway is $12 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cork and Galway

See here how frequent the connections between Cork and Galway are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 224 daily buses from Cork to Galway. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 86 daily coaches between Cork and Galway.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 443 buses from Cork to Galway, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cork and Galway, with 62 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cork to Galway

Compare all providers like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel 135 times every day by bus from Cork to Galway in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cork to Galway starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:25 AM
Latest Bus	8:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	135 Ø
Distance	97.8 miles
Bus Companies	Expressway and Irish Citylink

Cheapest bus connections from Cork to Galway

Every day, 135 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cork for Galway: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$12

Saturday 12/06

$28

Sunday 12/07

$12

Monday 12/08

$35

Tuesday 12/09

$35

Wednesday 12/10

$19

Thursday 12/11

$12

Friday 12/12

$35

Saturday 12/13

$28

Sunday 12/14

$12

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$28

Wednesday 12/17

$28

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$12

Saturday 12/20

$12

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$35

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$35

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$44

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cork to Galway

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cork to Galway, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cork to Galway. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cork to Galway, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Cork to Galway

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cork to Galway in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cork to Galway, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cork to Galway are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cork to Galway

These are the most booked bus companies between Cork to Galway from our users.

Expressway from Cork to Galway

Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Cork to Galway:

Cheapest Price	$12
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:25 AM
Last Bus	6:25 PM
Daily Connections	114 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway

Here you will find the key facts about the Irish Citylink bus route Cork to Galway:

Cheapest Price	$28
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Last Bus	8:15 PM
Daily Connections	20 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cork and Galway

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cork and Galway.

St Patrick's Quay

Saint Patrick's Quay 16

Parnell Place Bus Station

Parnell Pl 8

Ballyvourney

Flats

Anderson's Quay Bus Stop

Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

Old Dublin Road Station

Old Dublin Rd

NUIG

Eyre Square

Spanish Arch, Stop 522011

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cork to Galway

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cork to Galway? Or which bus companies serve the route Cork to Galway? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cork to Galway bus

How much does a Cork Galway bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 4h 20m to reach Galway. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cork to Galway?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Galway.

On average, how many connections are available from Cork to Galway each day?

Every day, the Cork to Galway bus route is served by approximately 135 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cork to Galway take?

The fastest bus from Cork to Galway is offered by Irish Citylink and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cork to Galway?

The earliest bus arriving in Galway from Cork starts at 7:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cork to Galway?

The latest bus trip departing from Cork for Galway starts at 8:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cork Galway route?

When traveling by bus from Cork to Galway, passengers can travel with Expressway and Irish Citylink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Galway?

You can check all the direct connections between Cork and Galway by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway and Irish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the Cork to Galway bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cork Galway bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cork Galway bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cork to Galway on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cork to Galway

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cork and to Galway

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cork and to Galway. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!