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Planning a TripGetting There If you're driving from Cork City, take the main Waterford road (N25) east. Exit at R624 for Fota and Cobh, or R632 for Shanagarry and Ballycotton. Midleton and Youghal have their own signposted exits. If you're coming from West Cork and want to bypass Cork City (a good idea during rush hour), take the car ferry operated by Cross River Ferries Ltd., Atlantic Quay, Cobh (tel. 021/420-2900; www.scottcobh.ie). It links Carrigaloe, near Cobh, with Glenbrook, south of Cork City. Ferries run daily from 7:15am to 12:45am; average crossing time is 5 minutes. No reservations are necessary. Fares are payable on the ferry. Cars cost €4.50 one-way, €6.50 round-trip. Cyclists are charged €1 one-way, €1.50 round-trip. The journey lasts under 5 minutes. Irish Rail (tel. 021/450-64777; www.irishrail.ie) operates daily train service between Cork City and Cobh via Fota Island. Bus Éireann (tel. 021/450-8188; www.buseireann.ie) also provides daily service from Cork City to Cobh and other points in East Cork. Visitor Information The tourist office is open 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday, 1 to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, at the Old Yacht Club in the lower harbor at Cobh (tel. 021/481-3301). Seasonal tourist offices operate at 4 Main St., Midleton (tel. 021/461-3702), and Market Square, Youghal (tel. 024/20170), from May or June through September. Hours are daily 9:30am to 5:30pm.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Related Features
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