Cork to Carrickfergus Trains

Cork to Carrickfergus trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Carrickfergus takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Carrickfergus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 56m
Duration: 291 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...

6h 28m

£43–62

Cork to Carrickfergus train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cork and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:49 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 4:49 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:25 PM → 8:19 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
3:25 PM → 10:19 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
7:25 PM → 10:49 AM
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15h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 3:52 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Carrickfergus? 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.

Cork to Carrickfergus trains

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Cork to Carrickfergus train times

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:49 PM

7:00 AM → 1:49 PM

9:25 AM → 3:52 PM

10:25 AM → 4:50 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:49 AM

6:15 AM → 12:49 PM

7:00 AM → 1:49 PM

9:25 AM → 3:52 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:49 PM

7:00 AM → 1:49 PM

9:25 AM → 3:49 PM

10:25 AM → 4:49 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:25 PM → 8:19 PM

3:25 PM → 10:19 PM

7:25 PM → 10:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:49 AM

6:15 AM → 12:49 PM

7:00 AM → 1:49 PM

9:25 AM → 3:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:49 AM

6:15 AM → 12:49 PM

7:00 AM → 1:49 PM

9:25 AM → 3:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:49 AM

6:15 AM → 12:49 PM

7:00 AM → 1:49 PM

9:25 AM → 3:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train trips from Cork

Train trips to Carrickfergus

Alternative transport options

7:25 PM → 10:49 AM
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