The average train between Cork and Heuston takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Heuston. 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 hourly between Cork and Heuston. 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 Heuston at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Heuston. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Heuston station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Cork to Heuston train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Heuston train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Heuston is 220 km. The road distance is 268 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m.