The average train between Cork City and Limerick takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork City to Limerick. 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 Cork City and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork City is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Limerick at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cork City to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Cork City station and arriving at Limerick station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Cork City to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork City to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
The distance between Cork City and Limerick is 86 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Limerick via Limerick Junction in around 1h 45m.