There are 5 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 251
4h 16m€22–31Train
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
5h 17m€33–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Athenry195.4 km
2h 18mDrive 195.4 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenrycar 195.4 km
2h 18m€34–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
5h 43m€36–50
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Galway Ceannt via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Athenry via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Athenry is 225 km. The road distance is 195.4 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Airport station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Airport to Athenry via Cork Kent Stn, Cork, Limerick Junction, and Limerick in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athenry.
There are 571+ hotels available in Athenry.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Athenry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.