The average train between Athenry and Cork takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Athenry to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Athenry and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athenry is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athenry station and arriving at Cork station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Athenry to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Athenry to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Athenry and Cork is 156.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Athenry to Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 4h 35m.