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Getting to Cork

There are many ways to get to Cork including by air, sea, road and rail.

By Air 

Our airport is located just 10 minutes from Cork City Centre. Bus and taxi services are available just outside the arrivals area. Cork Airport offers direct flights from almost 50 destinations around Europe.

For a full list of inbound flights visit Cork Airport's website

Passengers in Airport

There are also direct bus connections from Dublin Airport to Cork City (with City Link and Aircoach) and Shannon Airport to Cork City (Expressway Route 51)

By Sea

Cork is also accessible via ferry from Rosslare and Dublin. Both ports offer daily services between Ireland-UK and are just a 3-hour drive away via car/bus. Operators at these ports include Irish Ferries, Stenaline and P&O Ferries.

Located just 15km from Cork City centre, our ferry terminal offers easy access to and from mainland Europe. Brittany Ferries operate services between Cork-Roscoff (France) while Hibernia Line run ferries between Cork-Boulogne Sur Mer (40km from Calais).  

Brittany Ferry

By Bus

Cork has a high quality (and affordable) bus network connecting the county with Dublin, Limerick, Galway and many more destinations. Buses usually operate from 6am until midnight. Bus Éireann, the national public bus service, departs from Parnell Place Station as does Expressway

Bus Eireann buses outside City Hall

Private operators like Citylink, Aircoach, K Coaches, Paddywagon, CorkConnect, Cronins BGM Coaches and Dublin Coach operators arrive/depart nearby (see map).  Private Bus Operators Location Map 

By Train

Cork's Kent Station offers easy access to the national rail network and is just a 10-minute walk from the City Centre.

From Kent Station you can also access local towns such as Cobh, Mallow, and Charleville. 

For more information visit the Irish Rail website.

Irish Rail Train

By Car

Cork is linked to Dublin via the M8 motorway and takes just over 2.5 hours. Car hire is available from depots in Cork City and all major airports.

Cork has affordable on-street parking throughout the county.

In Cork City, there are also numerous multi-story car parks with spaces available.

Car Driving in Ireland

 

Visitor Information for Cork City