The average train between Cobh and Dublin takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cobh to Dublin. 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 Cobh and Dublin. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Dublin at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Dublin station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Cobh to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cobh and Dublin is 215.1 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m.