How to get from Drogheda to Cork by light rail and train?

From Drogheda to Cork by light rail and train

To get from Drogheda to Cork in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RAIL train from Drogheda (Macbride) station to Dublin Connolly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the INTERCITY train from Dublin Heuston station to Cork (Kent) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The light rail and train schedule from Drogheda may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Cork on the Moovit app.

237min€2.00
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Drogheda (Macbride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Drogheda
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Connolly
    ID 998023
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Saggart
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998016
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Cork (Kent)
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    152 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Drogheda to Cork by bus and train

To get from Drogheda to Cork in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Drogheda (Macbride) station to Tara Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the INTERCITY train from Dublin Heuston station to Cork (Kent) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The light rail and train schedule from Drogheda may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Cork on the Moovit app.

252min€2.00
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 6060
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Drogheda (Macbride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Drogheda
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Pearse
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tara Street
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street Station
    ID 1502
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Red Cow Luas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    80 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Cork (Kent)
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    152 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Drogheda to Cork

The distance between Drogheda, Ireland and Cork, Ireland is approximately 309.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drogheda to Cork by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Drogheda to Cork

To check the light rail and train schedule from Drogheda to Cork using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Drogheda) and destination (Cork), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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From Drogheda to Cork by bus and train

To get from Drogheda to Cork in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Drogheda (Macbride) station to Tara Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the INTERCITY train from Dublin Heuston station to Cork (Kent) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The light rail and train schedule from Drogheda may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Cork on the Moovit app.

252min€2.00
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 6060
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Drogheda (Macbride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Drogheda
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Pearse
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tara Street
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street Station
    ID 1502
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Red Cow Luas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    80 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Cork (Kent)
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    152 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Drogheda to Cork?

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Light Rail line RED, Train line INTERCITY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Drogheda to Cork?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 60, Train line INTERCITY.

  • Is there a direct train between Drogheda and Cork in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Drogheda to Cork in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Connolly station near Drogheda to Dublin Connolly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dublin Connolly station near Cork in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Drogheda to Cork in Ireland by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Drogheda and Cork in Ireland by train and light rail is about 3 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Drogheda to get to Cork in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Connolly station near Drogheda in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Drogheda and Cork in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Connolly station, which is closest to Cork in Ireland.

  • How much is the total train and light rail fare from Drogheda to Cork?

    The ride from Drogheda to Cork costs €2.00.

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