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Sligo to Cork trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sligo and Cork takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo 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.

7h 29m
Duration
485 km
Distance
€52
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train 208 / ...
6h 44m
€42–63

Sligo to Cork train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sligo and Cork. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Cork at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Cork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 485.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Cork via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 44m.

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