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Cork to Carrickfergus trains

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The average train between Cork and Carrickfergus takes 7h 13m 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.

7h 13m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
6h 16m
£43–63

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 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 34m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 24m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 54m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink15h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 34m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 34m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 34m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 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.

Map of how to get from Cork to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Carrickfergus via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 16m.

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