Cork to Dundalk Trains

Cork to Dundalk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Dundalk takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Dundalk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 59m
Duration: 355 km
Distance: €45
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 14m

€37–52

Cork to Dundalk train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cork and Dundalk. 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 Dundalk at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:25 PM → 5:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 5:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Dundalk? 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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Cork to Dundalk train times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:49 AM

6:15 AM → 10:49 AM

7:00 AM → 11:49 AM

9:25 AM → 1:49 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:48 AM

7:00 AM → 11:48 AM

9:25 AM → 1:48 PM

10:25 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:25 PM → 5:49 PM

3:25 PM → 7:49 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:49 PM

1:25 PM → 5:49 PM

2:25 PM → 6:49 PM

3:25 PM → 7:49 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:49 AM

6:15 AM → 10:49 AM

7:00 AM → 11:49 AM

9:25 AM → 1:49 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:49 AM

6:15 AM → 10:49 AM

7:00 AM → 11:49 AM

9:25 AM → 1:49 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:49 AM

6:15 AM → 10:49 AM

7:00 AM → 11:49 AM

9:25 AM → 1:49 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk

Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk

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