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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cork to Galway City

Composite routes from Cork to Galway City

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
190 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Irish Rail
Website
Irish Rail
Website
57 min
Hourly
$10.33–$15.22
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
Call
Bus operators
Found: 3
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Citylink
Website
Expressway
Website
4h 15m
Every 2 hours
$18.48–$27.17
0818 836611
0818 836611
Call
Bus Éireann
Website
4h 10m
Every 2 hours
$17.39–$25.00
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
Call
Citylink
Website
3h 5m
Every 4 hours
$15.22–$25.00
+353 91 564 164
+353 91 564 164
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Galway City?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Galway City is to bus which costs $15.22 - $27.17 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Galway City?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Galway City is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Galway City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cork Anderson's Quay and arriving at Galway Ceannt Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Galway City?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Galway City. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Galway via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Cork to Galway City?

The distance between Cork and Galway City is 196 km. The road distance is 195.9 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Galway City without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Galway City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $15.22 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Cork to Galway City?

The bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cork to Galway City bus from?

Cork to Galway City bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Anderson's Quay station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Galway City train from?

Cork to Galway City train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Cork station.

Train or bus from Cork to Galway City?

The best way to get from Cork to Galway City is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $15.22 - $27.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27.17 - $40.22 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Cork to Galway City bus arrive?

Cork to Galway City bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.

What is the time difference between Cork and Galway City?

It is currently 05:20 at both, Cork and Galway City.

Where does the Cork to Galway City train arrive?

Cork to Galway City train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Limerick Junction station.

Can I drive from Cork to Galway City?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Galway City is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Cork to Galway City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cork to Galway City?

Book your Cork to Galway City bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Galway City?

There are 487+ hotels available in Galway City. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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