How to Travel from
County Cork to Athlone
by Route or Car
Schedule
County Cork, Irish → Athlone, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from County Cork to Athlone
Composite routes from County Cork to Athlone
Cheapest
2 h 31 min
Car
203 km.
from $11
Other
5 h 15 min
166 km.
from $54.52
5 h 46 min
166 km.
from $70.65
6 h 30 min
Train, Bus
166 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 47 min
166 km.
from $40.76
Route Navigator County Cork - Athlone
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road, 2 km 722 м
2 km 722 м
Turn sharp left onto L2773
445 м
445 м
Turn sharp right onto L2776
194 м
194 м
Turn left onto New Mallow Road
New Mallow Road, 22 km 31 м
22 km 31 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto New Road
New Road, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Beecher Street Roundabout
Beecher Street Roundabout, 52 km 801 м
52 km 801 м
Keep right onto N20
281 м
281 м
Keep left onto M20 and take M20 toward Limerick, Dublin, Galway
Limerick, Dublin, Galway, M20, 51 м
51 м
Turn slight left onto N20 toward N20, R526
N20, R526, 10 km 719 м
10 km 719 м
Keep right onto M20 toward M7
M7, 36 km 94 м
36 km 94 м
Keep left onto M7 and take N52 toward Tullamore, Borrisokane, Nenagh
Tullamore, Borrisokane, Nenagh, N52, 1 km 710 м
1 km 710 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tullahedy Roundabout
Tullahedy Roundabout, 1 km 442 м
1 km 442 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nenagh Bypass
Nenagh Bypass, 2 km 6 м
2 km 6 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nenagh Bypass
Nenagh Bypass, 465 м
465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nenagh Bypass
Nenagh Bypass, 2 km 777 м
2 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Borrisokane Road Roundabout
Borrisokane Road Roundabout, 17 km 481 м
17 km 481 м
Turn right onto R438
13 km 664 м
13 km 664 м
Turn right onto R489
68 м
68 м
Turn left onto R438
8 km 876 м
8 km 876 м
Turn right onto Banagher Road
Banagher Road, 10 м
10 м
Turn left onto R438
31 km 901 м
31 km 901 м
Turn left onto Dublin Road
Dublin Road, 1 km 338 м
1 km 338 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dublin Road
Dublin Road, 1 km 808 м
1 km 808 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wash House Turn
Wash House Turn, 221 м
221 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dublin Road
Dublin Road, 2 km 723 м
2 km 723 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Castlemaine Street
Castlemaine Street, 163 м
163 м
Turn left onto Sean Costello Street
Sean Costello Street, 353 м
353 м
Turn right onto Ballymahon Road
Ballymahon Road, 48 м
48 м
Turn left onto Mardyke Street
Mardyke Street, 134 м
134 м
Turn left onto Griffith Street
Griffith Street, 59 м
59 м
Arrive at destination
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:
$19.11–$29.30
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Train from Cork to Thurles
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.65
Bus operators
Expressway
Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Rathduff to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Rathduff to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Citylink
Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Henry
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93
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 County Cork to Athlone?
The cheapest way to get from County Cork to Athlone is to bus which costs $30.43 - $48.91 and takes 5h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from County Cork to Athlone?
The fastest way to get from County Cork to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between County Cork and Athlone?
No, there is no direct bus from County Cork to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Sluggera Cross and arriving at Athlone Station via Rathduff and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
How far is it from County Cork to Athlone?
The distance between County Cork and Athlone is 212 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.
How do I travel from County Cork to Athlone without a car?
The best way to get from County Cork to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30.43 - $48.91 .
How long does it take to get from County Cork to Athlone?
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from County Cork to Athlone, including transfers.
Where do I catch the County Cork to Athlone bus from?
County Cork to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway, depart from Rathduff station.
Train or bus from County Cork to Athlone?
The best way to get from County Cork to Athlone is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30.43 - $48.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 5h 46m.
Where does the County Cork to Athlone bus arrive?
County Cork to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway, arrive at Limerick Bus Station.
Can I drive from County Cork to Athlone?
Yes, the driving distance between County Cork to Athlone is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from County 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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