Cork to Dublin by train
Dublin lies 219 km (136 mi) north-east of Cork, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Ireland rail, over roughly 267 km (166 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cork | Dublin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Population | 224,004 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Stations on record | Cork Kent railway station | Dublin Connolly railway station, Dublin Pearse railway station, Dublin Heuston railway station |
Where to book trains from Cork to Dublin
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Staying in Dublin
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin. Of the 589 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 14 are five-star. Across 347 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 848,570 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dublin from Cork?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cork; by road roughly 267 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cork to Dublin by train?
About 3 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cork and Dublin?
No, both are on Europe/Dublin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dublin?
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.