The average train between Galway and Cork takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway 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 4 times a day between Galway and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cork at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galway to Cork. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Cork station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Galway to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Galway and Cork is 157.8 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Galway to Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 5h.