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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dublin to Cork

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$36

Fastest journey

2 h 32 m

Average duration

2 h 37 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

219 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Dublin to Cork 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 3 trains that leave Dublin for Cork on Mon, Jul 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 219 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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
07:00AM2h35
Dublin
09:35AMCork
$361One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
09:00AM2h45
Dublin
11:45AMCork
$361One-way
0 transfers
Irish Rail
10:00AM2h32
Dublin
12:32PMCork
$361One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dublin to Cork

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Trains from Dublin to Cork run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) 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 $25 (€20)
Distance
135 miles (218 km)
Average train duration
2h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€25)
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
2h 23m
First train
06:00
Last train
21:00
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 $25 (€20)

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