Compare all timetables for the bus from Galway to Cork
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Galway to Cork from various bus operators like Expressway or Irish Citylink for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 07:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 11:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Basic | £21 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 07:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 08:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 12:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Basic | £21 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 08:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 09:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 13:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Basic | £21 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 09:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 08:30 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 11:30 | Cork | MacCurtain Street Bus Stop | Basic | £21 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 08:30:00 to MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 10:30 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 13:30 | Cork | MacCurtain Street Bus Stop | Basic | £21 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 10:30:00 to MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Did you know that if you travel from Galway to Cork via Oranmore, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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Save more than 1%4h 10mGalway9 km07:15OranmoreOran Town Centre11:25CorkParnell Place Bus Station0 kmBasicA Bus from goes from Oran Town Centre, Oranmore (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 07:15:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 07:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 11:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Basic | £22 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 07:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 08:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 12:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Basic | £22 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 08:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 09:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 13:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Basic | £22 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 09:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 08:30 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 11:30 | Cork | Anderson's Quay Bus Stop | Basic | £22 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 08:30:00 to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 10:30 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 13:30 | Cork | Anderson's Quay Bus Stop | Basic | £22 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 10:30:00 to Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 07:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 11:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 07:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 09:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 13:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 09:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Expressway | 4h 20m | 10:05 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 14:25 | Cork | Parnell Place Bus Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 10:05:00 to Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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| Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 08:30 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 11:30 | Cork | MacCurtain Street Bus Stop | Basic | £21 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 08:30:00 to MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Irish Citylink | 3h 0m | 10:30 | Galway | Central Coach Station | 13:30 | Cork | MacCurtain Street Bus Stop | Basic | £21 |
A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Coach Station, Galway (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 10:30:00 to MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Galway to Cork is £9 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Galway and Cork
Wednesday
is the busiest day, with more than 388 daily coaches from Galway to Cork. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 240 daily coaches between Galway and Cork.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 704 coaches from Galway to Cork, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Galway and Cork, with 20 offers.
Facts about coaches from Galway to Cork
Compare all providers like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel 320 times every day by bus from Galway to Cork in one click! Book your bus ticket from Galway to Cork starting from £9!
| Cheapest Bus | £9 |
| Fastest Bus | 2h 40m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:05 |
| Latest Coach | 19:40 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 320 Ø |
| Distance | 157.4 km |
| Coach Companies | Expressway and Irish Citylink |
Cheapest coach connections from Galway to Cork
Every day, 320 buses from 2 coach companies leave Galway for Cork: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
15/12
Tuesday
16/12
Wednesday
17/12
Thursday
18/12
Friday
19/12
Saturday
20/12
£21
Sunday
21/12
Monday
22/12
Tuesday
23/12
£22
Wednesday
24/12
£9
Thursday
25/12
Friday
26/12
£9
Saturday
27/12
Sunday
28/12
Monday
29/12
Tuesday
30/12
Wednesday
31/12
Thursday
01/01
Friday
02/01
Saturday
03/01
Sunday
04/01
Monday
05/01
Tuesday
06/01
Wednesday
07/01
Thursday
08/01
Friday
09/01
Saturday
10/01
£15
Sunday
11/01
The cheapest time to travel from Galway to Cork
With a price starting from £9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Galway to Cork. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Galway to Cork, with £9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.
How to save money travelling from Galway to Cork
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 Galway to Cork 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 Galway to Cork, 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 Galway to Cork are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Galway to Cork
These are the most booked bus companies between Galway to Cork from our users.
Expressway from Galway to Cork
Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Galway to Cork:
| Cheapest Price | £9 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 15m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:05 |
| Last Coach | 18:10 |
| Daily Connections | 293 Ø |
| Found on | 18/12/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Galway and Cork
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Galway and Cork.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Galway to Cork
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Galway to Cork? Or which bus companies serve the route Galway to Cork? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Galway to Cork bus
How much does a Galway - Cork coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Galway - Cork bus trip is available from £9 and takes 4h 20m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Galway to Cork?
The connection Galway to Cork 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 will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Galway - Cork route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Galway to Cork is offered by roughly 320 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Cork from Galway take?
The quickest coach from Galway to Cork is provided by Irish Citylink and takes 2h 40m. 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 Galway to Cork?
The earliest bus to Cork departs from Galway at 07:05. 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 Galway to Cork?
The latest bus to Cork departs from Galway at 19:40. 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 Galway - Cork route?
Passengers looking to travel from Galway to Cork 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 Galway and Cork?
You can check all the direct connections between Galway and Cork 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 Cork from Galway?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Galway Cork 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 Galway Cork 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 Galway to Cork on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Galway to Cork?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Galway to Cork
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 Galway and to Cork
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Galway and to Cork. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Transfers to Galway and to Cork
