The average train between Roscommon and Cork takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon 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 Roscommon and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cork at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 10m • 2 changes


3h 56m • 2 changes


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16h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Cork. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at Cork station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Roscommon to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Roscommon and Cork is 193.6 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Roscommon to Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 5h 1m.