The average train between Cork and Ardrahan takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Ardrahan. 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 4 times a day between Cork and Ardrahan. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Ardrahan at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Ardrahan. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Ardrahan station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Cork to Ardrahan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Ardrahan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ardrahan station.
The distance between Cork and Ardrahan is 141.8 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Ardrahan via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 3h 55m.