The average train between Cork and Holywood takes 6h 50m 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.
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 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Holywood station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Cork to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Cork and Holywood is 351.6 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Holywood via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 55m.