The average train between Laytown and Cork takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Laytown 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 Laytown and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laytown is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Cork at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Cork. However, there are services departing from Laytown station and arriving at Cork station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Laytown to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Laytown station.
Laytown to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Laytown and Cork is 248.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Laytown to Cork via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 16m.