It’s just a short ferry ride from the lovely West Cork fishing village of Baltimore to Sherkin Island.
Find your way to Baltimore, and set out as a foot passenger to explore this beautiful island! Be sure to check out ferry times and fares before you travel and the ferry is a CASH ONLY FERRY service.
From Cork
- From the city, follow the signs for Bandon, West Cork. The road number you’re looking for is N71
- Drive through Innishannon
- Upon entering Bandon, take the first exit of the roundabout, bypassing the town.
- Follow the directions for Clonakilty/Skibbereen.
- Upon entering Clonakilty, take the second exit of the roundabout, bypassing the town.
- Continue on the N71, passing through Rosscarbery and Leap.
- Upon entering Skibbereen, take the first exit off the roundabout, entering the town.
- Continue down Market street, until you come to the next roundabout.
- A this roundabout, take the second exit for Baltimore.
Approximate time: 1 hour 30 mins
- Upon arrival at Baltimore, take the ferry to the island (foot passenger ferry only).
Check the ferry times before your departure.
Click here for more details.
From Tralee
- From the city, follow the signs for Bandon, West Cork. The road number you’re looking for is N71
- Drive through Innishannon
- Upon entering Bandon, take the first exit of the roundabout, bypassing the town.
- Follow the directions for Clonakilty/Skibbereen.
- Upon entering Clonakilty, take the second exit of the roundabout, bypassing the town.
- Continue on the N71, passing through Rosscarbery and Leap.
- Upon entering Skibbereen, take the first exit off the roundabout, entering the town.
- Continue down Market street, until you come to the next roundabout.
- A this roundabout, take the second exit for Baltimore.
- Upon arrival at Baltimore, take the ferry to the island (foot passenger ferry only).
Check the ferry times before your departure.
Approximate time: 2 hours 15 mins
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From Limerick
- From the city, follow the signs for Bandon, West Cork. The road number you’re looking for is N71
- Drive through Innishannon
- Upon entering Bandon, take the first exit of the roundabout, bypassing the town.
- Follow the directions for Clonakilty/Skibbereen.
- Upon entering Clonakilty, take the second exit of the roundabout, bypassing the town.
- Continue on the N71, passing through Rosscarbery and Leap.
- Upon entering Skibbereen, take the first exit off the roundabout, entering the town.
- Continue down Market street, until you come to the next roundabout.
- A this roundabout, take the second exit for Baltimore.
- Upon arrival at Baltimore, take the ferry to the island (foot passenger ferry only).
Check the ferry times before your departure.
Approximate time: 3 hours
Click here for more details.
A car park is available close to the ferry departure point in Baltimore.
Bus Timetables
From Cork City to Skibbereen
Bus Route 266A and 266B both service Baltimore to Skibbereen. See 2 links for both timetabels.
Click to link to the relevant timetable.