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.

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
Click here for more details

 

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

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