The average train between Cork and Roscommon takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Roscommon. 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 twice daily between Cork and Roscommon. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Roscommon at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Roscommon station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Cork to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Cork and Roscommon is 193.6 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Roscommon via Portarlington and Athlone in around 4h 44m.
