The average train between Cork and Rathgar takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Rathgar. 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 Rathgar. 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 Rathgar at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Rathgar station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Cork to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Rathgar is 216.1 km. The road distance is 271 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m.