Galway to Cork Train

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Galway to Cork by train

The journey from Galway to Cork by train is 163.83 km and takes 4 hrs 41 mins. There are 14 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:25 and the last at 17:50. It is possible to travel from Galway to Cork by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration	4 hrs 41 mins
Connection per Day	Irish Rail 14
First Departure	Irish Rail 05:25
Last Departure	Irish Rail 17:50
Distance	Irish Rail 163.83 km
Departure	Irish Rail Galway
Arrival	Irish Rail Cork
Carriers	Irish Rail Irish Rail

Galway to Cork Train Times

Departure date

Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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Best time to book Galway to Cork travel

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around €2.17 to €9.01 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 76% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Galway to Cork

The cheapest Galway - Cork train tickets can be found for as low as €2.59 if you’re lucky, or €4.25 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €6.00.

Find the best day to travel to Cork by train

When travelling to Cork by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Galway to Cork

Compare services on board when travelling from Galway to Cork by train.

Facilities	Irish Rail
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Bicycle

Galway to Cork CO2 Emissions by Train

Train

11.47kg

Bus

12.29kg

Flight

32.77kg

Car

26.21kg

What are the CO2 emissions from Galway to Cork by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Galway and Cork are 11.47kg.

How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Galway and Cork? By taking the train between Galway and Cork you will save 21.3kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.82kg compared to a bus and 14.74kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Galway and Cork by train?

Galway to Cork is 163.83 km.

How long does the train between Galway and Cork take?

Galway to Cork is on average 4 hrs 41 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 47 mins.

How many train connections per day go from Galway to Cork?

Galway to Cork has 14 connection(s) per day on average.

What time does the first train from Galway to Cork leave?

The earliest train from Galway to Cork departs at 05:25. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What time does the last train from Galway to Cork depart?

The latest train from Galway to Cork departs at 17:50. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What's the fastest journey time between Galway to Cork by train?

The fastest journey time by train between Galway and Cork is 3 hrs 47 mins.

Is there a direct train from Galway to Cork?

Yes, there is a direct train between Galway and Cork.

What are the CO2 emissions for Galway to Cork by train?

The train journey from Galway to Cork creates 11.47kg of CO2 emissions.

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