The average train between Cork and Malahide takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Malahide. 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 Malahide. 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 Malahide at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cork to Malahide? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Malahide station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Cork to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Malahide is 232.8 km. The road distance is 283 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m.