The average train between Cork and Rathmines takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Rathmines. 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 Rathmines. 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 Rathmines at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Rathmines station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Cork to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Rathmines is 217.7 km. The road distance is 270 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m.