🚌 Bus from Cork to Galway
2 direct routes · about 250 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 18:25 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Bus Éireann | ~250 min | 12 | 07:25 | 18:25 | Cork Bus Stn |
| 251 | Citylink | ~210 min | 8 | 07:30 | 19:45 | Cork Airport |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Cork to Galway?
Around 250 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 51) leaves around 07:25 and the last around 18:25. Check the route timetable 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.