There are 3 ways to get from Galway to University College Cork by bus, train, or car
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Galway to University College Cork by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to University College Cork is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to University College Cork is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to University College Cork. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at UCC Boole Lbry via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to University College Cork. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Galway and University College Cork is 198 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to University College Cork without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Galway to University College Cork, including transfers.
Galway to University College Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to University College Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to University College Cork is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and University College 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 University College Cork via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Cork, Summerhill N, and Western Terrace in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to University College Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Galway to University College Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to University College Cork is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Galway to University College Cork.
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