| 1998 Railway Cup Hurling Championship | |
| Dates: | 8 November 1998 - 22 November 1998 |
| Teams: | 4 |
| Champions: | Leinster |
| Runners-Up: | Connacht |
| Matches: | 3 |
| Goals: | 8 |
| Points: | 79 |
| Top Scorer: | Charlie Carter (1-09) |
| Previous Year: | 1997 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1997 Railway Cup Hurling Championship |
| Next Year: | 1999 |
| Next Tournament: | 1999 Railway Cup Hurling Championship |
The 1998 Railway Cup Hurling Championship was the 70th staging of the Railway Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1927.[1] The cup began on 8 November 1998 and ended on 22 November 1998.
Munster were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Leinster in the semi-final.[2]
On 22 November 1998, Leinster won the cup after a 0-16 to 2–09 defeat of Connacht in the final at Nowlan Park. This was their 21st Railway Cup title overall and their first title since 1993.