The average train between Cork and Drogheda takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Drogheda. 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 3 hours between Cork and Drogheda. 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 Drogheda at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Drogheda station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Cork to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Cork and Drogheda is 247.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 45m.