The Dursey Island Cable Car

Originally opened in 1969, the Dursey Island cable car remains, to this day, the most used means of transport across the turbulent waters of the Dursey Sound and offers a truly singular experience. Ireland's only cable car and the only cable car that traverses open seawater in all of Europe, it is one of the great attractions of the island and people travel from far and wide to give it a go!

If you have any questions concerning the cable car, please see our FAQ section to see if you can find the answer there!

Cable Car Timetable Every Day - Monday to Sunday
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​1st March - 31st May

09:30 - 19:30 (9.30 am - 7.30 pm​) (closed for lunch from 13:00 to 13:30)

​1st June - 31st August

Monday to Thursday  -                     9:30 - 19:30 (9.30 am - 7.30 pm​) (closed for lunch from 13:00 to 13:30)
   
Friday, Saturday and Sunday -         9.30 - 21.30 (9.30 am - 9.30 pm (closed for lunch from 13.00 to 13.30)

Bank Holiday Monday 6th August  -  9.30 - 21.30 (9.30 am - 9.30 pm (closed for lunch from 13.00 to 13.30)

​1st September - 31st October

09:30 - 19:30 (9.30 am - 7.30 pm​) (closed for lunch from 13:00 to 13:30)

​1st November - 28th February

09:30 - 16:30 (9.30 am - 4.30 pm​) (closed for lunch from 13:00 to 13:30)

The cable car is closed on Christmas Day 25th December, St Stephens Day 26th December 2018 and New Year's Day 1st January, 2019.

NOTE:

• The cable car runs continuously back and forth during the scheduled hours. It does not run just once.
• The last journey to or from the island before lunch is at 12.45 until service resumes at 13.30 (1.30 p.m.)
• As space on the cable car is limited, visitors are advised to arrive as early as possible to avoid disappointment, queue times will vary greatly by day and time.

Cable Car Fares:

Adult: 10 Euro (return)

Child: 5 Euro (return)

Payment by cash only

​The contact number for the cable car station is 027 73851
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The cable car is operated by Cork County Council.