The average train between Cork and Bangor takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Bangor. 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 Cork and Bangor. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Bangor at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cork to Bangor? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Bangor station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Cork to Bangor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Bangor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Cork and Bangor is 359.2 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Bangor via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 19m.