Corkmas Travel & Parking
When visiting, please consider sustainable travel choices
Are you near enough to walk? Check out the time it will take you on this handy map: Link: Walking times to Cork city centre
Are you near a safe cycle route? How close is your nearest bus stop? If you live near a station, maybe take the train!
Have you tried the TFI bikes? Sign up for short term rental - now including eBikes: Link: www.bikeshare.ie
TFI can help you plan your trip, whether by bus, train, on your own or a TFI bike, or walking: Link: Transport for Ireland Journey Planner
Have you an electric car? See Link: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Cork
Park and Ride is a great option if you need to drive to the city. Just €5 for parking and return bus fare for all passengers, from the parking area at Black Ash (Eircode Link: T12 Y177) to near the event location.
Timetable of Christmas 2025 dates and times: Cork City Council car parks plus the Black Ash Park & Ride:
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Date |
Day |
Paul Street Car Park |
North Main St. Car Park |
Black Ash Park & Ride |
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|
Open |
Close |
Open |
Close |
Open |
Close |
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21.11.25 |
Friday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
22.11.25 |
Saturday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
23.11.25 |
Sunday |
09:00 |
00:00 |
09:00 |
21:30 |
11:00 |
20:30 |
|
24.11.25 |
Monday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
25.11.25 |
Tuesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
26.11.25 |
Wednesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
27.11.25 |
Thursday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
28.11.25 |
Friday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
29.11.25 |
Saturday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
30.11.25 |
Sunday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
11:00 |
20:30 |
|
01.12.25 |
Monday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
02.12.25 |
Tuesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
03.12.25 |
Wednesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
04.12.25 |
Thursday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
05.12.25 |
Friday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
06.12.25 |
Saturday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
07.12.25 |
Sunday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
11:00 |
20:30 |
|
08.12.25 |
Monday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
09.12.25 |
Tuesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
10.12.25 |
Wednesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
11.12.25 |
Thursday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
12.12.25 |
Friday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
13.12.25 |
Saturday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
14.12.25 |
Sunday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
11:00 |
20:30 |
|
15.12.25 |
Monday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
16.12.25 |
Tuesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
17.12.25 |
Wednesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
18.12.25 |
Thursday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
19.12.25 |
Friday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
20.12.25 |
Saturday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
22:00 |
|
21.12.25 |
Sunday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
22.12.25 |
Monday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
23.12.25 |
Tuesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
00:00 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
24.12.25 |
Wednesday |
07:30 |
18:30 |
07:30 |
18:30 |
06:45 |
18:30 |
|
25.12.25 |
Thursday |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
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|
26.12.25 |
Friday |
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|
27.12.25 |
Saturday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
28.12.25 |
Sunday |
11:30 |
00:00 |
11:30 |
21:30 |
CLOSED |
|
|
29.12.25 |
Monday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
30.12.25 |
Tuesday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
31.12.25 |
Wednesday |
07:30 |
18:30 |
07:30 |
18:30 |
06:45 |
18:30 |
|
01.1.26 |
Thursday |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
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|
02.1.26 |
Friday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
03.1.26 |
Saturday |
07:30 |
00:00 |
07:30 |
21:30 |
06:45 |
20:30 |
|
04.1.26 |
Sunday |
11:30 |
00:00 |
11:30 |
21:30 |
CLOSED |
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Paid car parking facilities are also available at:
- Citi Car Park, Grand Parade
- Q-Park at City Hall, Carrolls Quay & Wandesford Quay
- APCOA Parking at Merchants Quay, Patrick’s Quay & various locations (see web)
- Patricks Bridge Car Park | Facebook
- Aldi car Park at the Elysian
On-street parking locations & costs can be located and paid via the ‘Cork Park By Phone’ app – available in your Apple or Android AppStore or by discs to display in your car, available for purchase in local retailers. See this page for more details and links: Pay for On Street Parking - Cork City Council