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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Rathmines takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Rathmines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration
270 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cork to Rathmines train times

Trains run hourly between Cork and Rathmines. 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 Rathmines at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasLuas3h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Rathmines? 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.

Map of how to get from Cork to Rathmines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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