The average train between Cobh and Thurles takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Thurles. 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 Cobh and Thurles. 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 Thurles at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Thurles station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Cobh to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cobh station.
Cobh to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Cobh and Thurles is 97.9 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Cobh to Thurles via Cork in around 2h 8m.