Luas Cork is a light rail line that will create a new public transport connection from Ballincollig to Mahon. It is a central part of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) and it is planned to deliver a series of public transport services including BusConnects Cork, heavy rail improvements, safe cycling and walking infrastructure.
Luas Cork will include:
- Up to 27 Luas stops.
- Connection to Kent Station and other key destinations in Cork.
- Integrated active transport to support healthy, liveable and connected communities.
- Frequent services operating every six minutes.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) together with the National Transport Authority (NTA) have selected a Preferred Route for Luas Cork that will bring reliable, sustainable public transport to Cork. The non-statutory public consultation for the Preferred Route closed on the 12 June 2026.
Indicative view
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- Luas Cork stop (1) Ballincollig
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- Luas Cork Stop (8) MTU campus
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- Luas Cork by UCC Stop (14) on the Map
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- Luas Cork St Patrick’s Street Stop (16) on the Map
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- Luas Cork Bridge Street ( between stops (16) and (17)
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- Luas Cork stop (26) Mahon
Further information
For further information on the Preferred Route for Luas Cork can be found at
NationalTransport.ie Cork : Cork Light Rail