The average train between Cork and University of Galway takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to University of Galway. 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 5 times a day between Cork and University of Galway. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into University of Galway at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to University of Galway. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at University of Galway station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Cork to University of Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to University of Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Cork and University of Galway is 158.5 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Cork to University of Galway via Limerick Junction, Limerick, and Galway in around 4h 55m.