The average train between Heuston and Fota Island takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Heuston 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 Heuston and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heuston is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey St. and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 35m • 2 changes


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3h 31m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes


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3h 31m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Heuston to Fota Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heuston to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Heuston station and arriving at Fota Island station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Heuston to Fota Island train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Heuston to Fota Island train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Heuston and Fota Island is 212.1 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.