There are 5 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 37m€35–50Bus via Galway
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Arcadiabus 763
6h 5m€31–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Athlone214.9 km
2h 31mDrive 214.9 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlonecar 214.9 km
2h 31m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
6h 32m€48–67
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone is to bus via Galway which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Arcadia via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Athlone is 271 km. The road distance is 214.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Airport station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Airport to Athlone via Cork Kent Stn, Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Airport to Arcadia via Galway Ceannt and Galway Coach Stn in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- 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/
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
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More Questions & Answers
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Athlone. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.