The average train between Cork and Roscrea takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Roscrea. 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 Roscrea. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Roscrea at 7:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Thurles and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Roscrea station via Thurles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Cork to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Cork and Roscrea is 126.1 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Thurles hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
