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Cobh to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cobh and Athlone takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 40m
Duration
279 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
4h 30m
€27–40

Cobh to Athlone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cobh and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 279.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cobh to Athlone via Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 4h 30m.

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