The average train between Cobh and Dublin City takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Dublin City. 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 2 hours between Cobh and Dublin City. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Dublin City at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Dublin City. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Dublin City station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Cobh to Dublin City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Dublin City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cobh and Dublin City is 217 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m.