There are 6 ways to get from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
4h 11m€31–46Bus
- Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 4m€31–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Athy to Cork (ORK)188.3 km
2h 9mDrive 188.3 km
- Drive from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK)car 188.3 km
2h 9m€33–48Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 22m€33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 11m€32–45
Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK). However, there are services departing from Athy West and arriving at Cork Airport via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn and Clontarf Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK). However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Cork via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Athy and Cork Airport (ORK) is 251 km. The road distance is 188.3 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK), including transfers.
Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Tyndall College station.
Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Cork once a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy West to Cork Airport via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Clontarf Street in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Cork Airport (ORK) is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Athy to Cork Airport (ORK).
There are 320+ hotels available in Cork Airport (ORK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Athy and Cork Airport (ORK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.