The average train between Donabate and Cork takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Donabate to Cork. 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 Donabate and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donabate is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Cork at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Cork. However, there are services departing from Donabate station and arriving at Cork station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Donabate to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Donabate to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Donabate and Cork is 236 km. The road distance is 287 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 32m.