There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 52m€24–36Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 33m€23–31Drive 208 km
- Drive from Athlone to Corkcar 208 km
2h 32m€36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
5h 6m€38–52
Athlone to Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Cork is to bus and train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Cork Bus Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Athlone and Cork is 261 km. The road distance is 208 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Athlone to Cork, including transfers.
Athlone to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Cork is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Cork Bus Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Cork is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Athlone to Cork.
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