Cork

:For other uses of Cork, see Cork (disambiguation). Cork City redirects here, for the football club, see Cork City FC

Transportation

Air

:Main article: Cork International Airport

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Cork Airport is one of Ireland's main airports and gateway to the South of Ireland. It is situated on the south side of Cork City in an area known as Ballygarvan. More than 15 scheduled airlines fly to over 50 destinations and a total of 2.254 million passengers used the airport in 2004. The airport is currently building a second terminal that will be able to handle up to five million passengers anually. The airport plays a vital role in the development of Cork City, County and other surrounding areas and increased services to mainland Europe continue to develop daily.

Related Topics:
2004 - Europe

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Bus

Cork City's heavily served public transportation is mainly provided by the national bus operator Bus Eireann through its Cork City Intercity Service. The main suburban Mayfield-Blackpool-Bishopstown Northern Orbital departs on a regular and frequent basis as do all suburban and city centre services. The buses connect the main colleges, shopping centres and places of interest from the main bus terminal at Parnell Place in the city centre. From here, you can also access other main towns and cities in Ireland, including Dublin, Killarney (known for its scenic beauty), Limerick and Rosslare Europort. The Cork International Airport shuttle bus also departs from Parnell Place (route numbers 226 and 249). The Eurolines bus service direct to London departs on a daily basis from Cork Parnell Bus Station for overnight sailing to Victoria Station.

Related Topics:
Bus Eireann - Killarney - Cork International Airport - London

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Ferry

The River Lee Ferry, serving Rushbrooke to Passage West, links the R624 to R610. This service is most benifical when trying to avoid traffic on the Great Island (Cobh). Cork Ferryport is situated at Ringaskiddy, 16kms SE via the N28. Direct sea links are available to Roscoff (France) with Brittany Ferries and Swansea (Wales) with SwanseaCork Ferries. A connecting bus service is available to the city centre from the ferryport.

Related Topics:
Roscoff - Swansea

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Rail

Cork's Kent Station is the main train station in the city. From here, services to all over Ireland can be reached. The main line from Cork to Dublin, which is Ireland's busiest rail line, departs on an hourly basis. The Cork City Suburban Railway also departs from Kent Station with services to the east of the city including Little Island, Fota and Cobh. This railway line provides essential transport for the thousands of commuters to the city every day from the eastern suburbs. The east of the city is also a scenic route connecting several islands in Cork harbour with the city centre. Recommended for travel to Fota Island wildlife park, arboretum, golf club and Cobh Heritage Centre. Train lines to the north of the city lead to Mallow with a new proposed station for Blarney and Monard.

Related Topics:
Kent Station - Little Island - Fota - Cobh - Cobh Heritage Centre - Mallow - Blarney - Monard

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