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Sligo to Cork City trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sligo and Cork City takes 7h 32m 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 32m
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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)18h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 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, October 19, 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 Tuesday, October 20, 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 Wednesday, October 21, 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, October 22, 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, October 23, 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.

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  • Distance: 485.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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 22m.

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