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Which bus from Cork to Galway is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cork to Galway. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Expressway or Irish Citylink. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£9
tomorrow
£9
Monday
£9
Tuesday
£9
Wednesday
£14
Thursday
£9
Friday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 10m 11:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 15:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 10m 12:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 16:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 10m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Irish Citylink 3h 5m 08:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 11:05 Galway Central Coach Station  Basic £21
Irish Citylink 3h 5m 11:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 14:05 Galway Central Coach Station  Basic £21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 20m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:45 Galway Central Coach Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 10m 12:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 16:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 10m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Irish Citylink 3h 5m 08:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 11:05 Galway Central Coach Station  Basic £21
Irish Citylink 3h 5m 11:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 14:05 Galway Central Coach Station  Basic £21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 10m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 10m 11:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 15:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £14
Expressway 4h 10m 12:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 16:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £14
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 08:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 11:00 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 11:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 14:00 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 20m 11:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 15:45 Galway Central Coach Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 20m 12:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 16:45 Galway Central Coach Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 20m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:45 Galway Central Coach Station  Economy £9
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 08:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 11:00 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 11:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 14:00 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 10m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £14
Expressway 4h 20m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:45 Galway Central Coach Station  Economy £14
Expressway 4h 10m 07:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 11:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 08:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 11:00 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 11:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 14:00 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 10m 11:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 15:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 10m 12:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 16:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Expressway 4h 10m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £9
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 08:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 11:00 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 11:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 14:00 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Basic £21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 20m 12:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 16:45 Galway Central Coach Station  Economy £14
Expressway 4h 20m 18:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 22:45 Galway Central Coach Station  Economy £14
Expressway 4h 10m 12:25 Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 16:35 Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy £14
Irish Citylink 3h 5m 08:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 11:05 Galway Central Coach Station  Basic £21
Irish Citylink 3h 5m 11:00 Cork MacCurtain Street Bus Stop 14:05 Galway Central Coach Station  Basic £21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cork to Galway is £9 on 05/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cork and Galway?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cork to Galway. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 224 daily coaches 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 Afternoon, with 393 coaches from Cork to Galway, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cork and Galway, with 58 offers.

All facts for Cork to Galway bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel daily 118 times by bus from Cork to Galway in one click. Book your Cork to Galway bus ticket starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Coach 07:25
Latest Coach 20:15
Daily Bus Connections 118 Ø
Distance 157.4 km
Coach Companies Expressway and Irish Citylink

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cork to Galway?

Every day, 118 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cork for Galway. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 06/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
Saturday 06/12
£21
Sunday 07/12
£9
Monday 08/12
£26
Tuesday 09/12
£26
Wednesday 10/12
£14
Thursday 11/12
£9
Friday 12/12
£26
Saturday 13/12
£26
Sunday 14/12
£9
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£21
Wednesday 17/12
£21
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£9
Saturday 20/12
£9
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£26
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
£26
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£33
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

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 £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cork to Galway. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cork to Galway, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £9.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Cork to Galway are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Cork and Galway

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cork and Galway. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cork to Galway

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cork to Galway. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cork to Galway bus

How much does a Cork Galway coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cork Galway bus trip is available from £9 and takes 4h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £54. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Galway.

How many connections are available for the Cork Galway route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cork to Galway is offered by roughly 118 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Galway from Cork take?

The quickest coach from Cork to Galway is provided by Irish Citylink and takes 2h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cork to Galway?

The earliest bus to Galway departs from Cork at 07:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cork to Galway?

The latest bus to Galway departs from Cork at 20:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cork Galway route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cork to Galway can travel with Expressway and Irish Citylink. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Galway from Cork?

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 bus for the Cork Galway bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

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