The average train between Cork and Skerries takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Skerries. 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 Skerries. 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 Skerries at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Skerries station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Cork to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Cork and Skerries is 245.6 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m.