Bus from Cork to Galway
2 direct routes · about 250 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 19:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Galway as of 11:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cork, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Bus Éireann | ~250 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 07:25 | 18:25 | Cork Bus Stn | ATU Galway | Mallow, Limerick, Ennis, Gort & Oranmore |
| 251 | Citylink | ~215 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 07:30 | 19:45 | Cork Airport | Galway Ceannt | Limerick |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cork on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus or 251 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Galway?
2 routes run directly from Cork to Galway: the 51 (Bus Éireann), the 251 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 51, 12 times each weekday — board at Cork Bus Stn and get off at ATU Galway, about 250 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cork to Galway?
Around 250 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Mallow, Limerick, Ennis, Gort and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:25 and the last around 19:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Galway?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.