The average train between Carrickfergus and Cork takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrickfergus is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Cork at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Cork. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Carrickfergus to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Carrickfergus to Cork train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Cork is 359.8 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Cork via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 56m.