The average train between Balbriggan and Cork takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Balbriggan 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 hourly between Balbriggan and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Cork at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Cork. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Balbriggan to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Cork is 244.7 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 23m.