The average train between Cobh and Roscommon takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Roscommon. 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 5 times a day between Cobh and Roscommon. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Roscommon at 3:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cobh to Roscommon? 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 Cobh to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Roscommon station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Cobh to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Cobh and Roscommon is 198.2 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Cobh to Roscommon via Cork, Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 5h 54m.