The average train between Cork and Dún Laoghaire takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Dún Laoghaire. 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 hourly between Cork and Dún Laoghaire. 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 Dún Laoghaire at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Dún Laoghaire. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Dún Laoghaire station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Cork to Dún Laoghaire train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Dún Laoghaire train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Dún Laoghaire is 221.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m.