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Cork to Galway trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Galway takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 40m
Duration
246 km
Distance
€29
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train 217 / ...
  2. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
4h 57m
€24–34

Cork to Galway train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cork and Galway. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Galway at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 246.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Galway via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 4h 57m.

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