Private car transfer from Cork to Galway

Door-to-door
in 2 h 40 min

From €80
per seat

Comfortable
car

One wayReturn

Cork

Galway

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2024

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Cork.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 2 h 40 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Galway.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

206 km
2 h 40 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Cork to Galway

Is Shannon Airport (SNN) closer to Cork or Galway?

Both! If you're traveling to Shannon Airport (SNN), you're likely concerned about whether you can easily get from Cork to Galway from this airport. The good news is this airport is almost equidistant from both Galway and Cork. Galway is slightly closer, but driving in either direction takes about 1.5 hours.

What sights can you expect to see along your travel route from Cork to Galway?

There are several sights to be seen when traveling from Cork to Galway. For example, you should expect to see spectacular views of the country's scenic countryside, beautiful rolling hills, quaint towns like Ennis and Limerick, and even stretches of the River Shannon.

Can you take a bus from Cork to Galway, Ireland?

You can take a direct bus from Cork to Galway if you plan to travel with operators like Bus Eireann or Citylink, which are known for offering regular routes. However, it's important to know that these trips can be uncomfortable, and you won't get to stop and sightsee while you travel. You might also encounter luggage restrictions and have fewer amenities.

What is the best way to travel from Cork to Galway?

The best way to travel from Cork to Galway will depend on your personal preferences, but most people find traveling with a private car service like Daytrip to be a good choice. Driving with Daytrip offers flexible travel times, sightseeing opportunities, affordability, and safety.

Are there trains traveling from Cork to Galway?

Yes, trains travel between Cork and Galway, but they might not be the best option since they don't offer direct services. Taking a train can also be lengthy, taking about five hours, which is longer than a bus or car trip.

Is Galway one of the best places to visit in Ireland?

For many people, Galway is one of the best places to visit in Ireland, which is why many travel from Cork to this destination. Most people find Galway one of the best travel options, even over Dublin, because it has a vibrant art scene, beautiful coastal views, and charming streets one can wander for hours.

Visit these sights on the way

Blarney Stone

For centuries, statesmen, authors, and actors have sought the gift of eloquence by performing a precipitous kiss on this legendary rock. The Gift of Gab

The Donkey Sanctuary of Mallow

For over 30 years, this charity has been helping save neglected donkeys and mules while welcoming visitors to give these friendly creatures some love. Burros of Love

Terra Nova Fairy Garden

There’s magic at every turn in one of the best gardens in Ireland. A Floral Fantasy

Trinitarian Abbey of Adare

This Neo-Gothic church incorporates the medieval elements of Ireland’s only Trinitarian stronghold. One for Three

Limerick

With historic charms it just can’t hide; best known as a poem most raunchy; but with castles, churches, and coffee; this city must be tried. There was a City Shannonside

Ennis

This friendly town flourished for centuries thanks to restrictive religious laws that encumbered other cities. The Ennis Mightier

Why people love Daytrip

5,100+ reviews

565 travelers took this route with us

Feb 28, 2025

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“Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.”

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“Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.”

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Golourdesduarte

Feb 20, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Great way to travel and see some sights on the way

“We did not know what to expect with this trip and booked from Australia. We were initially looking for an easy way to travel from Granada to Malaga. We decided not to waste the opportunity to see something additional on our way. Miguel certainly exceeded our expectations. His English was excellent (unfortunately we speak very little Spanish), and he was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the regions as we passed through and also discussing some of the local ways. Miguel took us to Antequera as planned and ensured we were able to easily get our tickets to the attractions without any sense of rushing us. We were picked up and dropped off punctually and really enjoyed our trip. Hopefully we will return to Spain and we can use this service again sometime.”

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Michelle R

Feb 10, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

Excellent service

“We used the service twice while in Thailand. Extremely prompt and efficient customer service. Best rate being offered in Chiang Mai for the travels. Polite, punctual, professional and English speaking drivers. Clean, comfortable vehicles. Being a regular visitor to Thailand, this was hands down the best service. Most pleased with the company. I hope it sustains the excellence of service that was rendered to us.”

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Omar

Jan 25, 2025

Vehicle options for this trip

Most popular

Sedan

Comparable to aVolkswagen Passat

Passengers and luggage

Clean
Comfortable
Air conditioned
Handicapped accessible
Child seats
Pet friendly
Smoke-free

From €124 per seat

Best reviews

Luxury sedan

Comparable to aMercedes Benz E-class

Passengers and luggage

All standard sedan features
Luxurious vehicle
Chauffeur-style service
Extra amenities

From €217 per seat

The Daytrip driver advantage

Local knowledge about the route from Cork to Galway
Including available sights:
English speaking*
All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.
Safety first!
We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

Available 24/7
Close relationship with drivers
Experts on the route from Cork to Galway

US +1 628 288 2020 UK +44 74 6040 2615 daytrip@daytrip.com

Flexible cancellation policy

Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

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