Cork Kent Station luggage storage

About Cork Kent Station

Opened in 1893, Cork Kent station is the main railway station of this Irish city and the busiest station in Ireland outside of Dublin. Although the station has been renovated many times over the years and was renamed in 1966 after Irish nationalist Thomas Kent to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, Kent Station is still housed in its original Victorian building. In keeping with this historic theme, one of the most striking features of Cork Kent Station is engine number 36, an 1847 steam train that sits inside the booking hall and is a local landmark.

Cork Kent Station is the gateway to this charming city for thousands of passengers every year. With great connections to Dublin and other Irish cities, this train station makes it easy to visit Cork from just about anywhere in the Emerald Isle, including Cork Airport. However, you'll have a much easier time visiting the city if you remember to store luggage at luggage storage facilities near the station.

Unfortunately, you won't find storage lockers in Cork Kent Station itself the way you sometimes do in other transportation hubs. But don't worry. Bounce provides luggage storage services in Cork and around the world by partnering with local shops and other businesses to create luggage storage spots no matter where you are. Offering an alternative to train station lockers, Bounce allows you to take your pick of nearby luggage storage locations, book luggage storage online or through our app, and drop off your bags and suitcases for anything from a few hours to an entire day to days at a time.

No matter what brings you to Cork City, you'll find plenty to enjoy. Cork Kent Station is just the start of a great trip to this famous Irish city.

Top attractions near Cork Kent Station

Marina Market luggage storage

Located just across the river from the station, this lively market set in an old car factory is a fantastic place to visit in the city. Along with stalls selling everything from clothing to antiques to fresh produce, you'll find an incredible range of street food vendors, making this one of the very best places to eat anywhere in Cork. There is no luggage storage service at the market itself, but Bounce makes it easy to find baggage storage nearby, so you'll have your hands free to pick up new purchases and feast on incredible food.

Ocean Escapes Cork City luggage storage

Just a short walk from the station, you'll find this tour company that can take you on a mini cruise from the city to explore the beautiful coastline of southern Ireland. Explore rocky coves and the stunning cliffs overlooking the ocean on your boat trip while the knowledgeable guide explains what you're seeing, and you'll be seeing some of the very best natural environments in this part of the country. Of course, a boat is no place for big bags, so make sure you leave yours behind at a Cork Kent Station luggage storage before you board. You'll be glad you did.

Elizabeth Fort luggage storage

This 17th-century star fort is one of the most important historic buildings in the city and is a great place to learn more about Cork's past. Leave the bags behind at one of our luggage storage facilities so that you can delve into the history of this city and learn more about what makes Cork so special. The photo ops are plentiful here.

Cork City Gaol luggage storage

Easily one of the most atmospheric buildings in this ancient city, this 19th-century prison is a place to learn more about the darker side of Cork's history. The exhibitions here let you learn more about Cork's history under British rule and the struggle to free Ireland, and if you're feeling daring, you can even take a night tour and hunt for ghosts in this forbidding structure. There are no luggage storage facilities here, so make sure you remember to store luggage with Bounce before you visit.

Transport options near Cork Kent Station

Cork City Bus Station luggage storage

It's just a few minutes walk from Cork Kent Station to the city's main bus station, where you can catch buses that will take you anywhere in the city want to go. This bus station also receives long-distance buses from cities across Ireland. However, there is no luggage storage available here, so make sure you leave yours behind at one of our luggage storage facilities.

Local tips and insider info

• Platform five is the only platform of Cork Kent Station that is not accessible from the main station concourse. Instead, you need to walk through a short subway to reach this platform. It's good to know this to avoid confusion and a mad dash to your departing train.
• Bus Éireann uses Cork Kent Station as a terminus for some of its bus lines, including the shuttle bus to Cork Airport. That means if you fly into the city, you may well find yourself at the station. It's easy to walk into central Cork from here, or you can take a city bus or taxi for a short drive.

Conclusion

With direct service to Dublin's Heuston Station, the Dublin City Centre, and Cork Airport, Cork Kent Station is a crucial part of the transportation system of southern Ireland. It's also a gateway to this fascinating city for thousands of visitors every year. Leave the bags behind at a local luggage storage, and you can explore everything Cork has to offer for yourself.