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Cork to Castlerea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Castlerea takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. 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.

6h 23m
Duration
317 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
  3. Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain train Re / ...
5h 3m
€29–42

Cork to Castlerea train times

Trains run twice daily between Cork and Castlerea. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Castlerea at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)7h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)13h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 317.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cork to Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone in around 5h 3m.

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