The average train between Cork and Athlone takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Cork and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 36m • 1 change4h 47m • 1 change3h 43m • 1 change3h 53m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cork to Athlone? 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 Cork to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Athlone station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Cork to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Cork and Athlone is 173.3 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Athlone via Portarlington in around 3h 53m.
