Cork to Dublin train with Irish Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cork to Dublin

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$36

Fastest journey

2 h 31 m

Average duration

2 h 36 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

219 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cork to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cork to Dublin will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Cork for Dublin on Thu, Jul 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 219 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Irish Rail
04:25PM2h39
Cork
07:04PMDublin
$361One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
05:25PM2h36
Cork
08:01PMDublin
$361One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
06:25PM2h40
Cork
09:05PMDublin
$361One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
07:25PM2h31
Cork
09:56PMDublin
$361One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
08:25PM2h36
Cork
11:01PMDublin
$361One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cork to Dublin

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Trains from Cork to Dublin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $28 (€23)
Distance
135 miles (218 km)
Average train duration
2h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€25)
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
2h 14m
First train
05:40
Last train
20:25
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $28 (€23)

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