How to get here
Spike Island is reached by ferry from Kennedy pier, Cobh.
Heritage town Cobh is just 24 minutes by train or 25 minutes by car from Cork city centre.
Parking is recommended at the Five Foot Way (15 minute walk) or Cobh Cathderal car park (15 minute walk).
Allow at least 20 minutes to park and walk to the ferry. The ferry must leave on time and cannot wait, there are no refunds for late arrivals.
Cafe and toilet facilities located on the island. Allow up to 3.5 hours per visit. Longer / shorter visits on request.
For groups of 15 or more, phone (021) 237 3455 to secure space, group rates available, or email admin@spikeislandcork.ie
For bus from Cork city - Cobh see Cobh Connect
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How to get here by train
You can travel to Cobh by train from Kent Station in Cork City.
Trains presently depart Kent Station, Cork City every hour, on the hour.
Trains presently return from Cobh train Station every hour on the half hour.
The train takes 24 minutes stopping at Little island, Glounthaune, Fota and then Cobh.
For up to date train info see Irish Rail for more detail before you travel.
To walk to ferry depature point, exit the train station and turn right. Walk down Westbourne Place with the water on your right, past JFK memorial park and also Titanic Cobh. The Spike Island ticket office and ferry departure point will be on your right, on Kennedy pier.
Book Train Tickets- From McCurtain Street take N8 East, signposted Dublin N25.
- 3.2 ml – At the roundabout take second exit, straight ahead on N8, signposted Dublin.
- 0.3 ml - Keep right/stay on N25 signposted Rosslare, Waterford.
- 4.6 ml – Take exit 3 onto R624, signposted Cobh.
- 0.3 ml – At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto R624, Cobh.
- 0.3 ml – At the roundabout take the first exit, left, R624 for Cobh.
- 1.9 ml – Cross bridge, take right.
- 4.0 ml – Follow road for Cobh, arrive town centre.
- From McCurtain Street take N8 East, signposted Dublin N25.
- 3.2 ml – At the roundabout take second exit, straight ahead on N8, signposted Dublin.
- 0.3 ml - Keep right/stay on N25 signposted Rosslare, Waterford.
- 4.6 ml – Take exit 3 onto R624, signposted Cobh.
- 0.3 ml – At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto R624, Cobh.
- 0.3 ml – At the roundabout take the first exit, left, R624 for Cobh.
- 1.9 ml – Cross bridge, take right.
- 4.0 ml – Follow road for Cobh, arrive town centre.
- From McCurtain Street take N8 East, signposted Dublin N25.
- 3.2 ml – At the roundabout take second exit, straight ahead on N8, signposted Dublin.
- 0.3 ml - Keep right/stay on N25 signposted Rosslare, Waterford.
- 4.6 ml – Take exit 3 onto R624, signposted Cobh.
- 0.3 ml – At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto R624, Cobh.
- 0.3 ml – At the roundabout take the first exit, left, R624 for Cobh.
- 1.9 ml – Cross bridge, take right.
- 4.0 ml – Follow road for Cobh, arrive town centre.
Parking
Free parking is available at the Five Foot Way car park by the Cobh Heritage Centre, which is one kilometer from Cobh centre.
Location: GPS - N 51.84697, W 8.30809 N 51°50'49", W 8°18'29" or Google Maps
Free Parking is also available at the car park on the north side of Cobh Cathedral, which is a 15 minute walk to Kennedy Pier, Cobh.
Location: Google Maps
Parking in Cobh centre is currently limited to 3 hours.
Please note - parking is NOT allowed on Kennedy Pier.
FERRY
Spike Island can only be reached by ferry. The ferry to Spike Island departs from Kennedy pier, which is right in the town centre next to Titanic Cobh.
Ferry journey is just 10 - 17 minutes each way.
Tickets can be bought at the kiosk but advance booking online is highly recommended as boats do sell out. Advance tickets available HERE
Pre-booking online is highly recommended during peak season/weekends as boat places are strictly limited. Call (021) 237 3455 for any queries.
PRICE FOR FERRY AND FORT EXPERIENCE
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Adult€20.00
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Child€11.00
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Family (2 adults & 2 child under 12)€49.00
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Group (contact us)€16.00
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OAP/Student€17.00
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