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NCT Youghal waiting times

In September 2026 it took 8.0 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Youghal, 3.1 days shorter than the Irish average of 11.09 days.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
8.0 daysto the first free slot
9.7 daysto the second free slot
4thshortest wait of 50 centres
11.09 daysIreland average

Average for September 2026, from the NCTS booking lead time statistics: days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times at NCT centres near Youghal

You can book any of the 50 centres, so a short drive can save days.

NCT Cork-Little Island

34 km · 7.8 days (similar)

NCT Cahir

47 km · 13.7 days (5.7 more)

NCT Cork-Blarney

47 km · 8.6 days (0.6 more)

NCT Waterford

58 km · 7.9 days (similar)

NCT Charleville

70 km · 8.7 days (0.8 more)

NCT Macroom

75 km · 8.8 days (0.9 more)

How to get an earlier NCT at Youghal

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Youghal when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon 00:05–22:50 · Tue 00:15–21:40 · Wed–Thu 07:00–21:40 · Fri 07:00–20:05 · Sat 08:00–22:50 · Sun 00:15–23:00.Opening hours Book aheadYou can test up to 90 days early without changing your renewal date.Work out your dates Compare all centresEvery centre ranked from the shortest wait.Waiting times

NCT Youghal
Cork Co-Operative Marts ltd., Foxhole, Co. Cork, P36 W276

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NCT Youghal waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Youghal?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Youghal was 8.0 days, and 9.7 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Youghal?

Join the priority list when booking, look at early-morning or evening slots, or book a nearby centre with a shorter wait. You can book any centre in Ireland.

How is the NCT waiting time measured?

The NCTS publishes, by centre and month, the average number of days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics (September 2026). Independent guide, not the NCTS. Reviewed 2 October 2026.