The average train between Cork and Donabate takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Donabate. 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 2 hours between Cork and Donabate. 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 Donabate at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Donabate station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Cork to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Donabate is 236 km. The road distance is 287 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m.