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208 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cork to Athlone

Composite routes from Cork to Athlone

Cheapest
2 h 28 min
Car
208 km.
from $11
Other
4 h 15 min
172 km.
from $49.43
5 h 8 min
172 km.
from $45.17
4 h 56 min
Train, Bus
172 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 21 min
172 km.
from $52.02

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$25.00
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Train from Cork to Thurles
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Bunratty
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Bus from Bunratty to Oranmore
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Oranmore North to Arcadia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48

TFI Local Link Laois Offaly

Phone:
+353-57-8692168
Email:
lo@locallink.ie
Website:
locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Thurles Train Station Car Park to Golden
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Athlone is to bus which costs $25 - $40.22 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork station to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Station and arriving at Athlone Station via Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cork to Athlone?

The distance between Cork and Athlone is 261 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cork to Athlone?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cork to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Athlone bus from?

Cork to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cork Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cork to Athlone train from?

Cork to Athlone train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Cork station.

Train or bus from Cork to Athlone?

The best way to get from Cork to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40.22 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Cork to Athlone bus arrive?

Cork to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.

Where does the Cork to Athlone train arrive?

Cork to Athlone train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from Cork to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Athlone is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Cork to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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