The average train between Drumcondra and Cork takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Drumcondra to Cork. 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 hourly between Drumcondra and Cork. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Cork at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heuston and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Drumcondra to Cork. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra station and arriving at Cork station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Drumcondra to Cork train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Drumcondra to Cork train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Cork is 221.5 km. The road distance is 268 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.