The average train between Cork and Dundalk takes 4h 58m 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.
Trains run every 2 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 6:49 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 Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Cork to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Cork and Dundalk is 271.2 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 17m.