Travelling by train from Cork to Limerick is an easy way to head north when you are visiting Ireland.
Rail services between these cities run regularly from Cork station to Limerick station via Limerick Junction. They are run on InterCity trains by Irish Rail, which is the national rail company.
Trains from Cork to Limerick depart every hour, so you can easily travel whenever you need to.
The journey time on this route, including the change at Limerick Junction, ranges from 1 hour and 35 minutes to 2 hours and 43 minutes. The travel time ultimately depends on which train you take.
The price of a single ticket for a train from Cork to Limerick can be as low as 31.98 euros in standard class and 51.98 euros in first class if you book online well ahead of time. Cheaper tickets for trains from Cork to Limerick are offered to holders of farecards as well as students and children.