Ferry from Swansea to Cork
Overview
See Irish travel writer Catherine Mack's article on taking the ferry between Swansea and Cork.
Itinerary
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Sample itinerary: Take a 2030 ferry from Swansea and arrive in Cork at 0800 the next day (subject to change).
Price: From £45 each way
Book a ferry ticket from Swansea to Cork
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| How to travel to the port: | Getting to Swansea Port: A dedicated shuttle bus runs from Swansea railway station to the ferry port, approximately 2 miles away, costing £4. Alternatively you can take a taxi. Swansea station is well connected to the UK rail network, with regular services to Cardiff, London and beyond. Swansea Port facilties: Currently limited, but there is a lounge and toilets. |
Transfer time: About 10 minutes (though allow for time waiting for shuttle bus/taxi)
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| The Ferry Crossing: | Swansea to Cork From July 11th - August 30th, there are departures Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2030, arriving in Cork at 0700 the following day, and Sunday at 0900 (arriving around 1900 in Cork). |
Frequency of service: Up to 4 per week
Operator:
Fastnet Line Journey time: 10 hours
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| Onward travel from the port: | Welcome to Cork Onward travel: You can either take a taxi from the port at Ringaskiddy to Cork city centre (Corks' Kent railway station is a major hub of the Irish railway network, with regular services to destinations across the country (including Dublin) or take the number 223 bus from the port to Cork city centre bus station from where there are onward bus connections to the rest of Ireland (Cork city centre bus station is a couple of minutes walk from Cork Kent station - across the river on Parnell Place). For more information on rail journeys to the rest of Ireland see Irish Rail and for other articles on rail and ferry journeys to and from Ireland see: Tips on Visiting Ireland |
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Your route to Cork (Southwest Ireland)
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the ferry.
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