The average train between Castlebar and Cork takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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 twice daily between Castlebar and Cork. 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 Cork at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Cork station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Castlebar to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Castlebar and Cork is 224.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Cork via Portarlington in around 5h 25m.