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Cork to Holywood trains

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The average train between Cork and Holywood takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Holywood. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 59m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£52
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 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
6h
£42–62

Cork to Holywood train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cork and Holywood. 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 Holywood at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 25m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink15h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 10m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 25m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 10m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 25m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 10m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 25m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 10m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h 25m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasTranslinkTranslink6h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Holywood? 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 Holywood.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Holywood, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Holywood via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h.

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