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Trip Overview

The average train between Sligo and Cork City takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo to Cork City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 31m
Duration
485 km
Distance
€52
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sligo to Cork City train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sligo and Cork City. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Cork City at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)13h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 23m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Cork City? 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.

Map of how to get from Sligo to Cork City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 485.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Cork City, Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 19m.

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