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Cork to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Athlone takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork 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.

4h 33m
Duration
261 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
3h 27m
€24–35

Cork to Athlone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cork and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 260.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cork to Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 27m.

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