The average train between Cork and Howth takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Howth. 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 Howth. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Howth at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Howth. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Howth station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Cork to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Howth is 231.7 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 32m.