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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cork to Galway

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.
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from $11
tomorrow
from $11
Wednesday
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
Sunday
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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expressway
    4h 10m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    3:35 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Expressway
    4h 10m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    10:35 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Expressway
    4h 20m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    3:45 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 5m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cork
    MacCurtain Street Bus Stop
    11:05 AM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 5m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    MacCurtain Street Bus Stop
    2:05 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expressway
    4h 20m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    10:45 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Expressway
    4h 20m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $28
  • Expressway
    4h 20m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    12:45 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $28
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cork
    MacCurtain Street Bus Stop
    11:00 AM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    MacCurtain Street Bus Stop
    2:00 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expressway
    4h 10m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    10:35 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Expressway
    4h 10m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    4:35 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $19
  • Expressway
    4h 10m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    11:35 AM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $28
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cork
    MacCurtain Street Bus Stop
    11:00 AM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    MacCurtain Street Bus Stop
    2:00 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expressway
    4h 20m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Expressway
    4h 10m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    4:35 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Expressway
    4h 20m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    10:45 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $19
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cork
    MacCurtain Street Bus Stop
    11:00 AM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    MacCurtain Street Bus Stop
    2:00 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expressway
    4h 20m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Expressway
    4h 20m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    10:45 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Expressway
    4h 10m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Cork
    Parnell Place Bus Station
    4:35 PM
    Galway
    Old Dublin Road Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    $11
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 5m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cork
    Anderson's Quay Bus Stop
    11:05 AM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28
  • Irish Citylink
    3h 5m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cork
    Anderson's Quay Bus Stop
    2:05 PM
    Galway
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    $28

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 162 daily buses from Cork to Galway. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 67 daily coaches between Cork and Galway.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 238 buses from Cork to Galway, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cork and Galway, with 36 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cork to Galway

Compare all providers like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel 99 times every day by bus from Cork to Galway in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cork to Galway starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus $11
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Bus 7:25 AM
Latest Bus 8:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 99 Ø
Distance 97.8 miles
Bus Companies Expressway and Irish Citylink

Cheapest bus connections from Cork to Galway

Every day, 99 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 06/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
$11
Tuesday 06/17
$28
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
$38
Friday 06/20
$28
Saturday 06/21
Sunday 06/22
$48
Monday 06/23
$28
Tuesday 06/24
$49
Wednesday 06/25
Thursday 06/26
Friday 06/27
Saturday 06/28
Sunday 06/29
$11
Monday 06/30
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
Thursday 07/03
Friday 07/04
Saturday 07/05
Sunday 07/06
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
Wednesday 07/09
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
Saturday 07/12

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 $11, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cork to Galway. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cork to Galway, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

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

Expressway

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

Cheapest Price $11
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Bus 7:25 AM
Last Bus 6:25 PM
Daily Connections 79 Ø
Found on 6/13/2025

Irish Citylink from Cork to Galway

Irish Citylink

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 19 Ø
Found on 6/13/2025

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.

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 $11 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 $11 and $57. 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 99 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

Economy
Economy

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

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