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How to get fromGalway to County Corkby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    4h 1m
    €29–47

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    5h 25m
    €33–48

  3. Drive 183.1 km

    1. Drive from Galway to County Corkcar car 183.1 km
    2h 13m
    €31–45

  4. Bus via Mallow

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Mallowbus bus 51
    5h 10m
    €35–48

Galway to County Cork by bus and foot

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Sluggera Cross via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Mallow, and Mallow Station in around 5h 25m.

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