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How to get fromAthlone to County Corkby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to County Cork by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 50m
    €42–62

  2. Train, line 243 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mallow Station to Sluggera Crossbus bus 243
    5h 2m
    €33–50

  3. Bus via Mallow

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallowbus bus 51
    5h 56m
    €48–66

  4. Drive 204.5 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to County Corkcar car 204.5 km
    2h 31m
    €35–50

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    6h 56m
    €41–58

Athlone to County Cork by train and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Saint Ann's Road via Portarlington, Cork, Summerhill N, and St Patrick's Street in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Sluggera Cross via Limerick Colbert and Mallow in around 5h 56m.

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