The average train between Balbriggan and Cork takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Balbriggan to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Balbriggan and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Cork at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Cork. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Cork station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Balbriggan to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Cork is 244.7 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Cork via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 6m.