The average train between Cork and County Clare takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to County Clare. 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 every 4 hours between Cork and County Clare. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into County Clare at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cork to County Clare? 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 County Clare. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at County Clare station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Cork to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ennis station.
The distance between Cork and County Clare is 110 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 3h 44m.