The average train between Cork and Castlerea takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Castlerea. 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 Cork and Castlerea. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Castlerea at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 22m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cork to Castlerea? 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 Cork to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Castlerea station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Cork to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Cork and Castlerea is 207.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Castlerea via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 5h 5m.