The average train between Athlone and Cork takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Athlone and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 40m • 1 change3h 10m • 1 change3h 22m • 1 change3h 11m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Cork station via Portarlington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Athlone to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Athlone and Cork is 173.3 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Cork via Portarlington in around 3h 48m.
