Sligo to Cork Trains

Sligo to Cork trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sligo and Cork takes 7h 37m 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 37m
Duration: 485 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...

6h 47m

€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 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:05 PM → 9:48 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
5:05 PM → 11:39 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
7:05 PM → 9:37 AM
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14h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:43 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 4:41 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 8:48 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:05 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:23 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:23 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:33 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:33 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:33 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:32 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:33 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Cork? 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.

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Sligo to Cork train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:05 PM → 9:48 PM

5:05 PM → 11:39 PM

7:05 PM → 9:37 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:43 PM

9:05 AM → 4:41 PM

11:05 AM → 6:35 PM

1:05 PM → 8:48 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:05 AM → 3:28 PM

11:05 AM → 5:23 PM

1:05 PM → 7:23 PM

3:05 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:32 PM

6:40 AM → 1:41 PM

9:05 AM → 3:33 PM

11:05 AM → 5:32 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:32 PM

6:40 AM → 1:41 PM

9:05 AM → 3:33 PM

11:05 AM → 5:32 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:32 PM

6:40 AM → 1:41 PM

9:05 AM → 3:33 PM

11:05 AM → 5:32 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:32 PM

6:40 AM → 1:41 PM

9:05 AM → 3:33 PM

11:05 AM → 5:32 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork

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7:05 PM → 9:37 AM
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