The average train between Cork and Waterford takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Waterford. 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 Waterford. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Waterford at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Waterford station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Cork to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
The distance between Cork and Waterford is 101.1 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Waterford via Limerick Junction in around 3h 38m.
