The average train between Athlone and Cork takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Athlone and Cork. 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 Cork at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 8m • 1 change3h 46m • 1 change3h 16m • 1 change3h 27m • 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
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 261 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Cork via Portarlington in around 3h 50m.
