There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to County Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 44m€43–64Drive 204.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to County Corkcar 204.5 km
2h 31m€36–52Bus via Mallow
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallowbus 51
5h 56m€48–66Bus
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 50m€41–58
Athlone to County Cork by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to County Cork is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to County Cork is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Sluggera Cross via Limerick Colbert and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Athlone and County Cork is 272 km. The road distance is 204.5 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to County Cork without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Athlone to County Cork, including transfers.
Athlone to County Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to County Cork is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Mallow, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Blarney East via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, and St Patrick's Street in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Sluggera Cross via Limerick Colbert and Mallow in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to County Cork bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to County Cork is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Athlone to County Cork.
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