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Cork to Drogheda trains

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The average train between Cork and Drogheda takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Drogheda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
319 km
Distance
€36
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 Tara Street to Droghedatrain train Re / ...
4h 20m
€29–41

Cork to Drogheda train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cork and Drogheda. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Drogheda at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Drogheda? 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 Drogheda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 20m.

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