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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cobh and Galway takes 4h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cobh to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 27m
Duration
219 km
Distance
€26
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Cobh to Galway bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cobh and Galway. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Galway at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Barrys CoachesCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Barrys CoachesCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 55m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Barrys CoachesCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Barrys CoachesCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Barrys CoachesCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesCitylink4h • 1 change
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    Barrys CoachesExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cobh to Galway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 218.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours.

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