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How to get fromCounty Cork to County Galwayby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Cork to County Galway by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    5h
    €33–54

  2. Drive 183.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from County Cork to County Galwaycar car 183.3 km
    2h 16m
    €32–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    6h 25m
    €48–67

  4. Bus via Mallow

    1. Take the bus from Mallow to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    5h 35m
    €45–66

County Cork to County Galway by bus and foot

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.1 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between County Cork, Ireland and County 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blarney East to Cloonacauneen Road via St Patrick's Street, Summerhill N, Cork, Limerick Junction, Limerick, Galway, and Eyre Square in around 6h 25m.

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