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How to get to Cork - Public transportation in Ireland
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Cork, Ireland
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How to get to Cork, Ireland - Public transports in Cork, Ireland - Take the bus, the train or a taxi to go to Cork - Tourist Information - StudyGlobal
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How to get to Cork
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Air
Cork International Airport has now opened it’s new terminal. The new development will mean that the airport will now have a capacity for 5 million passengers per year. New routes are constantly being added so keep an eye on the following website for updates : www.corkairport.ie Bus
The national bus company is called Bus Eireann and they operate both city buses and regional buses. Inside the city you can avail of weekly and monthly bus tickets that can be used to go to and from college. Here is their website www.buseireann.ie
Our partner school also offers the option of flying to Dublin Airport and getting a FREE transfer by Aircoach to Cork. |  | Train
For travel around Ireland the fastest way to travel is by train. Tickets available at the train station and discounts available for students. Here is their website www.irishrail.ie | |
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How to get to Cork city centre from the airport
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Cork International Airport is one of Ireland's main airports and gateway to the South of Ireland. The airport is off the Kinsale Road and less then 10 minutes from Cork City centre (8 km). For more information about Cork’s International Airport visit: www.corkairport.ie BY BUS
Option 1 – Skylink Airport City Shuttle
A yellow bus departs from outside the Arrivals Hall at Cork Airport every 30 minutes and provides a non-stop connection to Cork City within 10-15 minutes. Each Airport Bus services the city centre with Bus stops beside most Cork Hotels, Hostels and B&B's. Skylink operates 7 days a week and passengers can purchase tickets from the Bus driver or on-line at www.skylinkcork.com
Ticket Prices: Single Journey € 5 or Airport Return € 8 Option 2 – Bus Eireann | Bus Éireann provides frequent direct coach services between Cork Airport and Cork city centre (Parnell Place Bus Station). Bus numbers are:
226 – Route: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station – Cork Airport
249 – Route: Cork - Cork Airport - Kinsale – Garretstown
On Public Holidays, including St. Stephen's Day (December 26th) all Cork City services, including route 226 Air Coach services to Cork Airport, operate according to the Sunday schedule.Journey time is approximately 30 minutes. All departures serve Evergreen Road and Cork Airport Business Park. Ticket Prices: Adult Single € 4.10 or Adult Return € 6.00 - For more information on Bus Eireann servicies visit: www.buseireann.ie |  | BY TAXI
There is a Taxi rank located outside the main terminal building. The cost from Cork Airport to the City Centre and the central bus and railway stations is between € 10.00 and € 15.00 approximately (one way).
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Practical Information
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Weather
The weather in Ireland is very changeable. It is advisable to bring a rain jacket as it can rain at any moment. On the upside it is rarely very cold.
For a look at the weather in Ireland now click here: http://www.met.ie
Art and Culture
There are many museums and cultural centers in every area of the country. There is a vibrant interest in all areas of the arts including music, art, theatre, dance and film. Below is a list of websites with information on museums and cultural centres. News and TV
You can familiarise yourself with the current events in Ireland by visiting some of the many TV and newspaper internet pages. Here are a few examples: - Television: RTE News Headlines, www.tv3.ie
- Newspapers: Irish Examiner,The Irish Times, Irish Independent Newspaper
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