The average train between Cork and Laytown takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Laytown. 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 4 hours between Cork and Laytown. 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 Laytown at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Laytown station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Cork to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Laytown station.
The distance between Cork and Laytown is 248.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Laytown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 15m.