There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 39m€34–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arcadia to ATU Galwaybus 763
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Airportbus 251
5h 35m€32–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Athlone to Cork-ORK216.1 km
2h 33mDrive 216.1 km
- Drive from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK)car 216.1 km
2h 33m€37–53Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
6h 11m€48–66
Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK). However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Cork Airport via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK). However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Athlone and Cork Airport (ORK) is 271 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK), including transfers.
Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Cork Airport via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, and Cork Kent Stn in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Cork Airport via ATU Galway in around 5h 35m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.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
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK) is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Athlone to Cork Airport (ORK).
There are 348+ hotels available in Cork Airport (ORK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Athlone and Cork Airport (ORK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.