The average train between Cork and Dublin City takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Dublin City. 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 every 2 hours between Cork and Dublin City. 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 City at 11:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cork station and arriving at Dublin City station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Cork to Dublin City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Dublin City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Dublin City is 220.7 km. The road distance is 265 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m.