The average train between Holywood and Cork takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Holywood 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 every 2 hours between Holywood and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holywood is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Cork at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Holywood to Cork? 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 Holywood to Cork. However, there are services departing from Holywood station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Holywood to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Holywood to Cork train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Holywood and Cork is 351.6 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Holywood to Cork via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 42m.