Bus Éireann introduces revised Cork City Routes

 As part of an ongoing review undertaken by the National Transport Authority (NTA) on public transport services in Cork, Bus Éireann is pleased to announce revised routes – Route 215 and Route 216, which will come into effect on Sunday,  22 July 2012.

Customers should also be aware that the Route 210 and Route 224 will no longer operate but the routes will be served by the Route 215 and the Route 216.

Route 215 is being introduced from Cloghroe – Tower – Blarney – Blackpool-City Centre - Ballinlough Road - Mahon Point, replacing existing:

  • Route 224 – Cloghroe – Tower – Blarney – Cork City Centre, and
  • The eastern section of Route 210 between: Cork city centre – Ballinlough Road – Mahon Point.

The timetable for Route 215 will provide customers with benefits such as:

  • A 30 minute weekday frequency throughout the day
  • Extra departures to/from Blarney
  • Extra weekday, Saturday and Sunday departures

From Cloghroe there will be services every 30 minutes from 06:35 to 23:35 Monday to Friday. On Saturday there are services every 30 minutes from 07:35 to 23:23 and on Sunday and during Public Holidays there will be hourly services from 08:35 to 23:35.

Route 216 is being extended from Cork City Centre (South Mall) via Glasheen Road to CUH (new terminus) and replaces

  • The western section of Route 210 between: Cork city Centre – Glasheen Road

The timetable for Route 216 will provide customers with benefits such as:

  • A  30 minute weekday frequency throughout the day
  • Direct services from Mount Oval and suburban east Cork to Cork University Hospital (CUH)
  • Extra weekday, Saturday and Sunday departures

From CUH there will be services every 30 minutes from 07:25 to 22:55 Monday to Saturday. On Sundays there are hourly services from CUH from 09:55 to 22:55.

In tandem with these improvements, Bus Éireann has introduced 15 new vehicles to its Cork fleet following funding from the National Transport Authority (NTA). All 15 vehicles are equipped with free Wi-Fi, in addition to other passenger comfort improvements.

Cork city bus customers are also benefitting from the introduction of the real-time passenger information (RTPI) by the NTA in early February. The electronic signs, which were launched by Minister for Public Transport and Commuter Affairs, Alan Kelly T.D., provide bus users with up-to-the-minute information on when the next bus is due at the stop.

For customers travelling on our city and commuter services Bus Éireann has a range of great value ticket options available. Weekly and commuter tickets start from just €18.50, as well as the Cork City Day Saver, which provides unlimited travel on all city routes on day of purchase for just €4.60.

Weekly and Monthly Tickets can be bought for city travel, for adults, students and children (under 16), at the Travel Centre, Bus Station, Parnell Place, Centra Douglas East Village. An Stád Shop UCC or the Student Centre CIT.

Customers in Cork should also be aware that they can save up to 52% on the cost of point to point annual/yearly and monthly Bus Éireann tickets and also Cork city bus tickets with the Taxsaver Commuter Ticket. Details are available from the Bus Éireann website.

These enhancements are being introduced in response to customer feedback for additional departures and more frequent services. The aim of the new timetables is to deliver an increased level, range and quality of public transport that will allow Bus Éireann to better serve the ever changing needs of current and potential public transport users in Cork,” said Joe Fitzgerald, Regional Manager South, Bus Éireann.

These changes have been approved by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

For more information please contact the Bus Éireann, Travel Centre, Parnell Place on (021) 4508188.

Thursday, 19th July, 2012