The average train between Limerick and Cork City takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Limerick to Cork City. 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 City. 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 City at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Limerick to Cork City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Cork City. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Cork City station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Limerick to Cork City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Cork City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Limerick and Cork City is 86 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Cork via Limerick Junction in around 1h 56m.