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Athlone to Cork trains

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The average train between Athlone and Cork takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 26m
Duration
261 km
Distance
€29
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Re / ...
3h 50m
€23–34

Athlone to Cork train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Athlone and Cork. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Cork at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 43m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 22m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 43m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 47m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 16m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Cork? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 260.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Cork via Portarlington in around 3h 50m.

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