Limerick to Cork by train
Cork lies 86 km (53 mi) south of Limerick, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Ireland rail, over roughly 105 km (65 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Limerick | Cork | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Population | 102,287 | 224,004 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Stations on record | Limerick railway station | Cork Kent railway station |
Where to book trains from Limerick to Cork
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Staying in Cork
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Common questions
How far is Cork from Limerick?
86 km (53 mi) in a straight line, south of Limerick; by road roughly 105 km (65 mi).
How long does it take to get from Limerick to Cork by train?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Limerick and Cork?
No, both are on Europe/Dublin at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.