Carrigaline is about 15 kilometres south of Cork city centre, connected by the R610 road. By car, allow 20–30 minutes from the city depending on traffic — the road can be congested during commuting hours.
Bus Éireann runs regular services between Cork Bus Station and Carrigaline; the journey takes around 30 minutes. From Carrigaline, local buses serve Crosshaven and other surrounding villages.
Cork Airport is roughly 10 kilometres northwest of Carrigaline, making it a practical base for travellers flying into Cork who want to avoid city-centre accommodation prices.