The average train between Dublin and Fota Island takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Fota Island. 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 Dublin and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Fota Island station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Dublin to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Dublin to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Dublin and Fota Island is 211.1 km. The road distance is 277 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.