Irish Rail InterCity Line: Dublin - Cork
Train timetable and line map · Monday to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Irish Rail InterCity Line (Dublin - Cork) is a train line in DART, commuter and intercity trains, serving Dublin Heuston, Portlaoise, Limerick Junction and Cork (Kent). Monday to Thursday the first train is at 05:40 and the last at 21:00, every 1 h during the day. Updated 4 October 2026.
Timetable summary
Monday to Thursday
- First
- 05:40
- Last
- 21:00
- Trains
- 33
- Daytime
- every 1 h
Friday
- First
- 05:40
- Last
- 23:00
- Trains
- 35
- Daytime
- every 1 h
Saturday
- First
- 05:40
- Last
- 23:00
- Trains
- 32
- Daytime
- every 1 h
Sunday
- First
- 08:25
- Last
- 21:00
- Trains
- 23
- Daytime
- every 1 h
Public holidays
- Mon 26 Oct (Last Monday in October): a special timetable
Also different: Sun 4 Oct (a special timetable); Tue 13 Oct (a special timetable).
Timetable change: Irish Rail’s timetable changes on 22 November 2026. The times below are for the current timetable.
InterCity Line to Cork (Kent)
Destination sign “Cork (Kent)” · from Dublin Heuston · 6 stations
Monday to Thursday
Times at the main stations. 24-hour clock. A dot means that trip does not stop there.
| Dublin Heuston | Portlaoise | Thurles | Limerick Junction | Mallow | Cork (Kent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | · | 07:05 | 07:26 | 08:02 | 08:32 |
| 07:00 | 07:42 | 08:11 | 08:32 | 09:04 | 09:35 |
| 08:00 | · | 09:15 | 09:35 | 10:06 | 10:38 |
| 09:00 | 09:42 | 10:15 | 10:35 | 11:11 | 11:41 |
| 10:00 | 10:45 | 11:12 | 11:32 | 12:03 | 12:32 |
| 11:00 | 11:42 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 13:10 | 13:41 |
| 12:00 | 12:42 | 13:10 | 13:31 | 14:02 | 14:33 |
| 13:00 | 13:42 | 14:10 | 14:31 | 15:02 | 15:33 |
| 14:00 | 14:44 | 15:17 | 15:37 | 16:08 | 16:39 |
| 15:00 | · | 16:05 | 16:26 | 17:01 | 17:32 |
| 16:00 | · | 17:06 | 17:27 | 17:58 | 18:28 |
| 17:00 | · | · | 18:27 | 18:58 | 19:29 |
| 18:00 | · | 19:15 | 19:36 | 20:07 | 20:37 |
| 19:00 | 19:46 | 20:22 | 20:43 | 21:18 | 21:48 |
| 21:00 | 21:41 | 22:14 | 22:35 | 23:14 | · |
Friday
Times at the main stations. 24-hour clock. A dot means that trip does not stop there.
| Dublin Heuston | Portlaoise | Thurles | Limerick Junction | Mallow | Cork (Kent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | · | 07:05 | 07:26 | 08:02 | 08:32 |
| 07:00 | 07:42 | 08:11 | 08:32 | 09:04 | 09:35 |
| 08:00 | · | 09:15 | 09:35 | 10:06 | 10:38 |
| 09:00 | 09:42 | 10:15 | 10:35 | 11:11 | 11:41 |
| 10:00 | 10:45 | 11:12 | 11:32 | 12:03 | 12:32 |
| 11:00 | 11:42 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 13:10 | 13:41 |
| 12:00 | 12:42 | 13:10 | 13:31 | 14:02 | 14:33 |
| 13:00 | 13:42 | 14:10 | 14:31 | 15:02 | 15:33 |
| 14:00 | 14:44 | 15:17 | 15:37 | 16:08 | 16:39 |
| 15:00 | · | 16:05 | 16:26 | 17:01 | 17:32 |
| 16:00 | · | 17:06 | 17:27 | 17:58 | 18:28 |
| 17:00 | · | · | 18:27 | 18:58 | 19:29 |
| 18:00 | · | 19:15 | 19:36 | 20:07 | 20:37 |
| 19:00 | 19:46 | 20:22 | 20:43 | 21:18 | 21:48 |
| 21:00 | 21:42 | 22:14 | 22:35 | 23:07 | 23:39 |
Saturday
Times at the main stations. 24-hour clock. A dot means that trip does not stop there.
| Dublin Heuston | Portlaoise | Thurles | Limerick Junction | Mallow | Cork (Kent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 07:42 | 08:11 | 08:32 | 09:04 | 09:35 |
| 08:00 | · | 09:15 | 09:35 | 10:06 | 10:38 |
| · | · | · | · | 08:02 | 08:32 |
| 09:00 | 09:42 | 10:15 | 10:35 | 11:11 | 11:41 |
| 10:00 | 10:45 | 11:12 | 11:32 | 12:03 | 12:32 |
| 11:00 | 11:42 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 13:10 | 13:41 |
| 12:00 | 12:42 | 13:10 | 13:31 | 14:02 | 14:33 |
| 13:00 | 13:42 | 14:10 | 14:31 | 15:02 | 15:33 |
| 14:00 | 14:44 | 15:17 | 15:37 | 16:08 | 16:39 |
| 15:00 | · | 16:05 | 16:26 | 17:01 | 17:32 |
| 16:00 | · | 17:06 | 17:27 | 17:58 | 18:28 |
| 17:00 | · | · | 18:27 | 18:58 | 19:29 |
| 18:00 | · | 19:15 | 19:36 | 20:07 | 20:37 |
| 19:00 | 19:46 | 20:22 | 20:43 | 21:18 | 21:48 |
| 21:00 | 21:42 | 22:14 | 22:35 | 23:07 | 23:39 |
Sunday
Times at the main stations. 24-hour clock. A dot means that trip does not stop there.
| Dublin Heuston | Portlaoise | Thurles | Limerick Junction | Mallow | Cork (Kent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 10:42 | 11:10 | 11:31 | 12:02 | 12:33 |
| 12:00 | 12:42 | 13:10 | 13:31 | 14:02 | 14:33 |
| 13:00 | · | 14:05 | · | 14:57 | 15:28 |
| 14:00 | 14:42 | 15:10 | 15:31 | 16:02 | 16:33 |
| 15:00 | · | 16:05 | · | 16:52 | 17:23 |
| 16:00 | 16:42 | 17:10 | 17:31 | 18:06 | 18:37 |
| 17:00 | · | 18:05 | · | 18:52 | 19:23 |
| 18:00 | 18:41 | 19:09 | 19:28 | 19:59 | 20:29 |
| 19:00 | · | 20:05 | · | 20:56 | 21:26 |
| 21:00 | 21:42 | 22:10 | 22:30 | 23:02 | 23:31 |
All 6 stations in this direction
- Dublin Heuston #999001
- Portlaoise #999009
- Thurles #999013
- Limerick Junction #999016
- Mallow #999021
- Cork (Kent) #999030
InterCity Line to Mallow
Destination sign “Dublin Heuston” · from Cork (Kent) · 2 stations
Monday to Thursday
Times at the main stations. 24-hour clock. A dot means that trip does not stop there.
| Cork (Kent) | Mallow |
|---|---|
| 05:40 | 06:02 |
| 06:15 | · |
| 07:00 | 07:22 |
| 07:20 | 07:44 |
| 08:00 | 08:21 |
| 08:20 | 08:46 |
| 09:25 | 09:46 |
| 10:25 | 10:46 |
| 11:25 | 11:46 |
| 12:25 | 12:46 |
| 13:25 | 13:45 |
| 14:25 | 14:46 |
| 15:25 | 15:46 |
| 16:25 | 16:46 |
| 17:25 | 17:46 |
| 18:25 | 18:46 |
| 19:25 | 19:46 |
| 20:25 | 20:47 |
Friday
Times at the main stations. 24-hour clock. A dot means that trip does not stop there.
| Cork (Kent) | Mallow |
|---|---|
| 05:40 | 06:02 |
| 06:15 | · |
| 07:00 | 07:22 |
| 07:20 | 07:44 |
| 08:00 | 08:21 |
| 08:20 | 08:46 |
| 09:25 | 09:46 |
| 10:25 | 10:46 |
| 11:25 | 11:46 |
| 12:25 | 12:46 |
| 13:25 | 13:45 |
| 14:25 | 14:46 |
| 15:25 | 15:46 |
| 16:25 | 16:46 |
| 17:25 | 17:46 |
| 18:25 | 18:46 |
| 19:25 | 19:46 |
| 20:25 | 20:47 |
| 22:00 | 22:25 |
| 23:00 | 23:24 |
Saturday
Times at the main stations. 24-hour clock. A dot means that trip does not stop there.
| Cork (Kent) | Mallow |
|---|---|
| 05:40 | 06:04 |
| 07:00 | 07:22 |
| 08:00 | 08:21 |
| 08:20 | 08:46 |
| 09:25 | 09:46 |
| 10:25 | 10:46 |
| 11:25 | 11:46 |
| 12:25 | 12:46 |
| 13:25 | 13:45 |
| 14:25 | 14:46 |
| 15:25 | 15:46 |
| 16:25 | 16:46 |
| 17:25 | 17:46 |
| 18:25 | 18:46 |
| 20:25 | 20:47 |
| 22:00 | 22:25 |
| 23:00 | 23:24 |
Sunday
Times at the main stations. 24-hour clock. A dot means that trip does not stop there.
| Cork (Kent) | Mallow |
|---|---|
| 08:25 | 08:46 |
| 10:10 | 10:31 |
| 10:25 | 10:46 |
| 12:25 | 12:46 |
| 12:50 | 13:14 |
| 13:25 | 13:46 |
| 14:25 | 14:45 |
| 15:25 | 15:46 |
| 16:25 | 16:46 |
| 17:25 | 17:46 |
| 18:25 | 18:46 |
| 19:25 | 19:46 |
| 20:45 | 21:08 |
All 2 stations in this direction
- Cork (Kent) #999030
- Mallow #999021
InterCity Line line map
Questions about Irish Rail InterCity Line
What time is the first InterCity Line train?
Monday to Thursday: 05:40. Friday: 05:40. Saturday: 05:40. Sunday: 08:25.
What time is the last InterCity Line train?
Monday to Thursday: 21:00. Friday: 23:00. Saturday: 23:00. Sunday: 21:00. A time after midnight belongs to the evening before.
How often does InterCity Line run?
Monday to Thursday: every 1 h. Friday: every 1 h. Saturday: every 1 h. Sunday: every 1 h, between 07:00 and 19:00.
Does InterCity Line run at weekends?
Saturday: yes. Sunday: yes.
Does InterCity Line run on public holidays?
Last Monday in October (Mon 26 Oct): a special timetable.
Where does InterCity Line go?
InterCity Line serves Dublin Heuston, Portlaoise, Limerick Junction and Cork (Kent). The full list of stations for each direction is below the timetables.
Are these live train times?
No. They are the published timetable from National Transport Authority’s open data, refreshed 4 October 2026. A train can run early or late, and disruptions are not shown.
Source: National Transport Authority open data (GTFS schedule for Irish Rail), used under CC BY 4.0. Refreshed 4 October 2026; the current timetable runs to 3 October 2027. These are scheduled times; disruptions and service alerts are published by the operator. Changes made: times reformatted into timetables and departure lists.