The average train between Limerick and Cork takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Limerick 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 Limerick and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cork at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Cork. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Cork station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Limerick to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Limerick and Cork is 85.9 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Cork via Limerick Junction in around 2h 21m.