How far is Galway from Cork?

Galway and Cork are 158 km (98 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Galway to Cork?

Buses departing from New Coach Station in Galway will take you to Cork Airport in Cork.

Bus from Galway to Cork starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Galway to Cork on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	4h 15m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	1:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	2:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Cork on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	2h 40m	10:20pm	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	3h	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	1:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Cork on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	3:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	2h 40m	10:20pm	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	3h	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Cork on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	2h 40m	10:20pm	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	3h	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Cork on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	2h 40m	10:20pm	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	3h	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Cork on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	1:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	2h 40m	10:20pm	Cork Andersons Quay	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	11:25am	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	3h	11:30am	Cork Andersons Quay	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	4h 20m	12:25pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

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Get from Galway to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 33 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

135bus per day

7h 33mAverage Duration

158 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5438 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

According to user feedback, the driver provided a good service. However, there were some concerns about non-operational facilities such as toilets and monitors on board. Additionally, users noted that the bus experienced delays at stops and had an extended travel time due to numerous stops along the route.

Expressway Galway Cork recent customer reviews

It was late at arriving to our bus stop (more than 20 minutes) The trip is too long due to a lot of stops

Joan M.

October 5, 2025

Driver was good. Toilet and monitor were not operational.

Amanda M.

February 8, 2025

Citylink

4.5/5673 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.3

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable seating and efficient travel times. The ease of locating the bus and ample luggage space were appreciated, along with reliable Wi-Fi connectivity. Some users mentioned feeling a bit cold during their journey but found solutions by wearing additional layers.

Irish Citylink Galway Cork recent customer reviews

Easy to locate the bus, plenty of room for our checked bags, wifi worked the entire time I could stay awake. Only bad thing is I was a bit cold even with the vents closed, I had a sweater so that helped.

Joann T.

August 20, 2025

Super confy bus, we had the ticket for 2:40 pm and the driver let us get on at the earlier one!

Simona C.

August 5, 2025

Veri interesting.

Mannan B.

September 3, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Galway and Cork?

Stops in Galway

A - New Coach Station

B - Eireann Station

Stops in Cork

A - Cork Airport

B - Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place

C - Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Galway to Cork by bus

How far is Galway from Cork?
Galway and Cork are 158 km (98 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Galway to Cork?
Buses departing from New Coach Station in Galway will take you to Cork Airport in Cork.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-12

$41

11-13

$42

Today

$42

11-15

$42

11-16

$42

11-17

$18

11-18

$18

11-19

$18

The cheapest trip from Galway to Cork was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Galway to Cork, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $119 for a bus ticket from Galway to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-17.