The average train between Castlebar and Cobh takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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 3 times a day between Castlebar and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Cobh at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Castlebar 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 Castlebar to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Cobh station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Castlebar to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Castlebar and Cobh is 233.1 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Cobh via Portarlington and Cork in around 6h 5m.