The average train between Leinster and Cork takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Leinster 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 3 hours between Leinster and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leinster is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cork at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leinster to Cork. However, there are services departing from Leinster station and arriving at Cork station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Leinster to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Leinster to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Leinster and Cork is 171.8 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.