European Maritime Day 2025
21 May 2025 - 23 May 2025|
Cork, Ireland
- Cork City Council
Accommodation
There is wide range of accommodation choices for all budgets and tastes both in the City and in the surrounding areas.
We have compiled a list of hotels with preferred rates which is available below.
Bus transfer from Cork Airport to Cork City Centre
Routes 225 and 226 provide a frequent service linking Cork Airport to Cork City Centre, Cork Bus Station and Kent Railway Station. These routes operate every 30 minutes weekdays and every 60 minutes on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Bus Éireann | Route 225 | Kent Station to Haulbowline via Cork Airport
Bus Éireann | Route 226 | Kinsale to Kent Station via Cork Airport
Local Transport
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient and widely available means of getting around Cork, especially for short distances within the city. Several local companies operate across the area, offering reliable services both day and night.
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Cork Taxi CoOp (021) 4272222
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Lee Cabs
(021) 4393977
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ABC Taxis (021) 4961961
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Douglas Street Cabs (021) 4847888
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Amber Cabs (021) 4502222
Bike
Cork is well-suited for cycling, with its compact city centre, riverside paths, and access to nearby hills and countryside. Exploring the city by bike offers a unique way to experience its vibrant atmosphere and scenic surroundings.
Cork Bike Hire Company
Phone : +353 852133972
Location : Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Cork.
Boat
Cork's extensive harbour and network of waterways make local boat travel a practical and scenic option. Using the river as a mode of transport offers a unique perspective on the city's maritime character and daily life.
Cork Harbour Cruises
https://corkharbourcruises.com/
Phone: +353 879544140
Transport
How to get to Cork.
By Air
Cork 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 and a direct transatlantic flight to North America.
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 while private operators like Citylink, Aircoach, K Coaches, Paddywagon, CobhConnect, CorkConnect, Cronins, BGM Coaches and Dublin Coach operators arrive/depart nearby (click here for map).
By Sea
Located just 15km from Cork City centre, our ferry terminal offers easy access to and from mainland Europe. Brittany Ferries operate daily services between Cork-Roscoff (France) and Cork-Santander in (Spain).
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