Just A Bus From Cork - Citylink's New Look In Cork

Getting to the Airport. It can be stressful. In fact 77% of people surveyed know it can be stressful. But here's the thing - it doesn't have to be this way. That's where Citylink comes in. Corkonians from around the county have been relying on Citylink to get them to and from Dublin Airport year-round, around the clock, with no hassle and a smooth ride.  

A survey, conducted via Opinions.ie, showcases that it’s not just turbulence or take-off nerves weighing people down, it’s the traffic, parking, delays and uncertainty before they even reach the M50! Nearly 9 in 10 people (88%) agree that airport parking costs are high, while 74% said parking can be difficult to find. Meanwhile, 72% say driving and traffic contribute significantly to travel stress, rising to 84% when flights are delayed or schedules change.

The research makes it clear: Irish travellers want airport journeys to be simple, predictable and cause them less anxiety.

That’s where we step in! To ensure 99 problems but airport travel isn't one, we here at Citylink have launched our new campaign, Just a Bus from Cork, leaning into the local Cork humour and pride while highlighting awareness towards our direct Cork to Dublin Airport route as a fantastic straightforward alternative to driving.

“What this research shows very clearly is that for many people, the stress starts long before they reach the airport,” said Seán Ó Ciardha, Marketing Manager, Citylink. “Traffic, parking costs and the pressure of getting there on time all add up. With our Cork to Dublin Airport route, we aim to remove as much of that stress as possible — offering a simpler, more flexible way to travel that people can rely on. Citylink connects people across Ireland every day, and this route in particular plays an important role in supporting travellers moving between two of the country’s key cities, whether they’re heading away for work, family or holidays.”

We want to highlight how little you need to think about the trip to the airport and instead encourage all Corkonians to hop on our coach and lay back and relax. Let the holiday start straight away!

As part of the campaign, we have been blessed to work with the hilarious Cork personality Kevin Twomey, who famously popularised the phrase “just a boy from Cork.” The collaboration taps into the same Cork sensibility and turns Just a Bus from Cork into a familiar, catchphrase that the locals will relate to.

So, let us do the driving while you sit back and relax. With our modern, comfortable coaches and a service relied upon daily by commuters, families and travellers, we aim to make the journey part of the trip, not the most anxious part of it.

Because remember, especially when airport travel starts to feel overwhelming, it’s just a bus from Cork!