The average train between Galway City and Cork takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway City 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 4 times a day between Galway City and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway City is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Cork at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Cork. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Cork station via Limerick station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Galway City to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway City to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Galway City and Cork is 159.4 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 5h 2m.
