The average train between Drogheda and Cork takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Drogheda 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 Drogheda and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cork at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Cork. However, there are services departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Drogheda to Cork train services, operated by Translink, depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Cork train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Drogheda and Cork is 247.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Drogheda to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 14m.