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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
Thursday
$34
Friday
$12
Saturday
$12
Sunday
$42
Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 20m 6:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 10:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 10m 6:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 10:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 20m 3:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 7:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $29
Expressway 4h 20m 4:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 8:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $29
Expressway 4h 20m 5:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 9:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 20m 11:25 AM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 3:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 20m 12:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 4:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 20m 6:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 10:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 10m 11:25 AM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 3:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 10m 12:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 4:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 7h 30m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 3:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $34
Expressway 8h 30m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 4:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $34
Expressway 6h 30m 10:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 4:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $34
Expressway 8h 20m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 4:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $34
Expressway 7h 20m 8:15 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 3:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cork to Galway via Shannon Airport, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Expressway
      4h 10m
      0
      11:25 AM
      Cork
      Parnell Place Bus Station
      1:54 PM
      Shannon Airport
      Shannon Airport
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 1m
    • Expressway
      1h 40m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Shannon Airport
      Shannon Airport
      3:35 PM
      Galway
      Old Dublin Road Station
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $11
    Travel Time is 2h 20m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 20m 11:25 AM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 3:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 20m 6:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 10:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 10m 11:25 AM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 3:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $12
Irish Citylink 3h 5m 8:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 11:05 AM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $30
Irish Citylink 3h 5m 11:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 2:05 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $30

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 4h 20m 11:25 AM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 3:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 20m 12:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 4:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Expressway 4h 20m 6:25 PM Cork Parnell Place Bus Station 10:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $12
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 8:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 11:00 AM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $29
Irish Citylink 3h 0m 11:00 AM Cork Anderson's Quay Bus Stop 2:00 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $29

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expressway 7h 50m 10:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 6:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $42
Expressway 6h 50m 10:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 5:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $42
Expressway 9h 50m 10:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 8:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $42
Expressway 8h 50m 10:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 7:35 PM Galway Old Dublin Road Station  Economy $42
Expressway 10h 0m 10:45 AM Cork Bishopstown Road, Stop 240041 8:45 PM Galway Central Bus Station  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cork to Galway via Shannon Airport, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Expressway
      4h 10m
      0
      11:25 AM
      Cork
      Parnell Place Bus Station
      1:54 PM
      Shannon Airport
      Shannon Airport
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 1m
    • Expressway
      1h 40m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Shannon Airport
      Shannon Airport
      3:35 PM
      Galway
      Old Dublin Road Station
      0
      Expressway
      Economy
      $11
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cork to Galway is $11 on 8/1/2026. 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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 105 daily buses from Cork to Galway. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Cork and Galway.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 181 buses from Cork to Galway, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cork and Galway, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cork to Galway

Compare all providers like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel 60 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 3:25 PM
Latest Bus 3:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 60 Ø
Distance 97.8 miles
Bus Companies Expressway and Irish Citylink

Cheapest bus connections from Cork to Galway

Every day, 60 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 07/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
$12
Wednesday 07/22
$12
Thursday 07/23
$34
Friday 07/24
$12
Saturday 07/25
$34
Sunday 07/26
$19
Monday 07/27
Tuesday 07/28
$39
Wednesday 07/29
$34
Thursday 07/30
Friday 07/31
$12
Saturday 08/01
$11
Sunday 08/02
$42
Monday 08/03
$42
Tuesday 08/04
$34
Wednesday 08/05
$12
Thursday 08/06
$42
Friday 08/07
$19
Saturday 08/08
$39
Sunday 08/09
$42
Monday 08/10
$11
Tuesday 08/11
$12
Wednesday 08/12
$34
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

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, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cork to Galway. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $34.
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

Expressway

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

Cheapest Price $12
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Bus 3:25 PM
Last Bus 3:45 PM
Daily Connections 55 Ø
Found on 6/25/2026

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 $29
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Last Bus 8:15 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 6/24/2026

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 60 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 $30. 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 3:25 PM. 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 3:45 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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