Bus Services to/from Cork Airport
Transport for Ireland bus services provide convenient and affordable connections from Cork Airport to Cork City and Cork’s Kent train station and Parnell bus station.
Cork Airport Public Transport Information Map
Download Cork Airport Map (PDF)
TFI Bus Routes Serving Cork Airport
Transport for Ireland routes 225 and 226 operate from Cork Kent Train station, Cork Bus Station, and City Hall – to Cork Airport.
- 225: Cork Railway Station – City Bus Station – Cork Airport – Ballygarvan – Carrigaline – Ringaskiddy – Haulbowline
- 226: Cork Railway Station – City Bus Station – Cork Airport – Kinsale
- Train and Bus
- Train to Cork Kent station
- Commuter train from Midleton, Cobh and Mallow,
- and Nationwide trips to Cork including from Heuston Dublin,
- Limerick, Galway and Waterford via Limerick Junction and Portarlington
- Killarney and Tralee via Mallow
- Bus direct to Cork Airport from Cork Kent station (Horgan’s Quay)
- Stop 212631, Cork Kent Stn, Banduff
- 225 bus service
- Towards Haulbowline (NMCI)
- Operated by Bus Éireann
- 24 min (6 stops)
- includes stops at:
- Stop 247811, Cork Bus Stn, Cork
- Stop 250841, City Hall, Cork City
- Arrive at Stop 230061, Cork Airport
- 226 bus service
- Towards Kinsale
- Operated by Bus Éireann
- 27 min (7 stops)
- includes stops at:
- Stop 247811, Cork Bus Stn, Cork
- Stop 250841, City Hall, Cork City
- Arrive at Stop 230061, Cork Airport
Timetable & Frequency:
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- The bus leaves Kent at the following frequency:
- Weekdays: Every 30 minutes
- Sundays and Public Holidays: Every 30 minutes
Fares and Tickets
Customers travelling from North & East Cork by train, can connect to Cork Airport using both Bus Éireann & Irish Rail services – all on one ticket!
If you plan to travel to Kent Station, you can add a Bus Éireann airport transfer to your booking for just €1.55
Passengers can add a bus transfer to Cork Airport when making a booking online at Airport Connections – Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) …, using our Routes 225 & 226.
The TFI Leap Card is a prepaid travel card that offers the lowest fares across public transport, often up to 30% cheaper than paying cash.
It can be used on:
- TFI Bus services – including Bus Éireann and TFI Local Link in Cork
- Commuter rail – From Cork to Cobh or Midleton
- Some commercial bus operators
Where to Buy a TFI Leap Card
You can purchase a TFI Leap Card or Visitor Card at the following locations at Cork Airport and Kent Train station:
- WH Smith, Cork Airport
- Tom Stanley, Cork Kent train Station
You can also purchase a card:
How to Top-Up Your TFI Leap Card
Please note that if you top-up online, you must collect your credit or ticket at a TFI Leap Card outlet or another nominated collection point.
