Cork Public Transport

Leap Card

The Leap Card can be used on the Cork bus services and the Cork – Cobh/Midleton train lines.

Cork Buses

The city buses are run by Bus Éireann which services areas like Cork City, Knocknaheeny, Ballinlough, Cork, Mahon, Cork, Mayfield, Cork, Frankfield, Cork, Ballintemple and Farranree, Cork and suburban routes serving towns such as Glanmire, Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Douglas, Midleton, Mallow, Cobh and Goleen.

Cork Bus Ticketing

You can purchase your ticket from the driver on board the bus, but for a cheaper fare use a Leap Card.

How Do I Use My Leap Card on the Bus?

Touch your Leap Card onto the device located beside the driver and tell them where you wish to go. They will deduct the correct fare. You do not need to touch off.

Cork Trains

There are 3 suburban train lines in the Cork suburban rail service is run by Irish Rail.

• Cork (Kent) – Mallow
• Cork (Kent) – Glounthaune – Cobh
• Cork (Kent) – Glounthaune – Midleton

From Cork (Kent) station you can get intercity services to Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Tralee.

Cork Train Ticketing

You can purchase your train ticket from the ticket machine located at each stop, but for a cheaper fare use a Leap Card.

How Do I Use My Leap Card on the Train?

To get to your train, you will need to touch your card on the Leap Card device at the platform entry to get through the electronic gates. It will deduct the maximum fare. However, once you get off at your stop and touch your card on the Leap Card device to get through the exit gates. It will charge the correct fare for your trip and credit your account for the difference, unless of course your trip costs the maximum amount.

Cork Car Ferry

There is a cross river car ferry which runs between Rushbrooke and Passage West.

Cork Ferry Ticketing

No advance purchase/bookings necessary and there are commuter weekly tickets available

Dublin Public Transport

Limerick Public Transport

Galway Public Transport