The average train between Cork and Clara takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Cork to Clara. 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 once daily between Cork and Clara. 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 Clara at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 7m • 1 change
3h 25m • 1 change
3h 26m • 1 change
2h 28m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cork to Clara? 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 Clara. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Clara station via Portarlington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Cork to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Clara station.
The distance between Cork and Clara is 170.7 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Clara via Portarlington in around 3h 35m.