The average train between Athlone and Cobh takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Athlone to Cobh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Athlone and Cobh. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Cobh at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Cobh station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Athlone to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Athlone and Cobh is 176.5 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Cobh via Portarlington and Cork in around 4h 40m.
