The average train between Dundalk and Cork takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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 every 3 hours between Dundalk and Cork. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Cork at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Cork. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Dundalk to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Dundalk and Cork is 271.2 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 38m.