| 1982 Railway Cup Hurling Championship | |
| Dates: | 14 February 1982 - 17 March 1982 |
| Teams: | 4 |
| Champions: | Connacht |
| Count: | 3 |
| Runners-Up: | Leinster |
| Matches: | 3 |
| Goals: | 13 |
| Points: | 58 |
| Top Scorer: | P. J. Molloy (3-09) |
| Previous Year: | 1981 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1981 Railway Cup Hurling Championship |
| Next Year: | 1983 |
| Next Tournament: | 1983 Railway Cup Hurling Championship |
The 1982 Railway Cup Hurling Championship was the 56th staging of the Railway Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1927.[1] The cup began on 14 February 1982 and ended on 17 March 1982.
Munster were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Connacht in the semi-final.[2]
On 17 March 1982, Connacht won the cup after a 3-08 to 2-09 defeat of Leinster in the final at O'Connor Park. This was their third Railway Cup title overall and their first title since 1980.
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Matches | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. J. Molloy | Connacht | 3-09 | 18 | 2 | 9.00 | |
| 2 | Martin Brophy | Leinster | 0-10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | |
| 3 | P. J. Cuddy | Leinster | 2-02 | 8 | 2 | 4.00 |