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Cork to Dublin Busáras trains

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The average train between Cork and Dublin Busáras takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Dublin Busáras. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration
268 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
2h 49m
€24–33

Cork to Dublin Busáras train times

Trains run hourly between Cork and Dublin Busáras. 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 Dublin Busáras at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas3h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas3h • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 34m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 47m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas3h • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 34m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 47m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas3h • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 34m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 47m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas3h • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 34m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 47m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 48m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 56m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 53m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 59m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 55m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Luas2h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Dublin Busáras? 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.

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  • Distance: 268.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Dublin Busáras, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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