The average train between Portarlington and Cobh takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Portarlington to Cobh. 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 4 hours between Portarlington and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portarlington is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Cobh at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portarlington to Cobh? 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 Portarlington to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Portarlington station and arriving at Cobh station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Portarlington to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portarlington to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Portarlington and Cobh is 163.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m.