There are 4 ways to get from Athenry Station to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 49m€22–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
3h 56m€21–39Drive 189.1 km
- Drive from Athenry Station to Corkcar 189.1 km
2h 11m€34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
4h 13m€25–36
Athenry Station to Cork by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athenry Station to Cork is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry Station to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athenry Station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry Station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Athenry Station and Cork is 226 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.
The best way to get from Athenry Station to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Athenry Station to Cork, including transfers.
Athenry Station to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Athenry Station to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Athenry Station to Cork is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Athenry Station, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athenry to Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athenry Station to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Athenry Station to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry Station to Cork is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Athenry Station to Cork.
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