The average train between Cork and Shankill takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cork to Shankill. 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 Shankill. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Shankill at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Shankill station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Cork to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Shankill is 217 km. The road distance is 286 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m.