The average train between Cork and Dublin Port takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Dublin Port. 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 Port. 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 Port at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Dublin Port. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Dublin Port station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Cork to Dublin Port train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Dublin Port train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Dublin Port is 221.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m.