The average train between Portarlington and Cork takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Portarlington 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 4 hours between Portarlington and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portarlington is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Cork at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portarlington to Cork. However, there are services departing from Portarlington station and arriving at Cork station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Portarlington to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portarlington to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Portarlington and Cork is 165.1 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m.