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How to get fromCounty Cork to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 24m
    €43–61

  2. Drive  203.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from County Cork to Athlonecar car 203.1 km
    2h 29m
    €35–51

  3. Bus via Mallow

    1. Take the bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    6h 7m
    €48–67

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    6h 32m
    €42–58

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    7h 23m
    €50–70

County Cork to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Blarney East to Athlone via St Patrick's Street, Summerhill N, Cork, and Portarlington in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sluggera Cross to Athlone Stn via Mallow and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 7m.

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