The average train between Castlerea and Cork takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea 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 4 times a day between Castlerea and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Cork at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Cork. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Cork station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Castlerea to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Castlerea and Cork is 207.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Castlerea to Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 5h 20m.