🚌 Bus from Galway to Cork
2 direct routes · about 260 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 18:05 (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 | ~260 min | 12 | 07:05 | 18:05 | Galway Ceannt |
| 251 | Citylink | ~180 min | 8 | 08:30 | 19:30 | Galway Coach Stn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Galway 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 Galway to Cork?
2 routes run directly from Galway to Cork: the 51 (Bus Éireann), the 251 (Citylink).
How long does the bus take from Galway to Cork?
Around 260 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Cork?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 51) leaves around 07:05 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galway to Cork?
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.