The average train between Cork and Whitehead takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Whitehead. 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 4 hours between Cork and Whitehead. 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 Whitehead at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Whitehead. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Whitehead station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Cork to Whitehead train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Whitehead train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Cork and Whitehead is 366.5 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Whitehead via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 38m.