Athlone to Cork Trains

Athlone to Cork trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Cork takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone 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.

3h 47m
Duration: 261 km
Distance: €31
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 50m

€24–36

Athlone to Cork train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Athlone and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:03 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:35 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 6:39 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 3:33 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Cork? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Athlone to Cork train times

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:03 AM → 12:35 PM

9:36 AM → 2:33 PM

12:00 PM → 4:35 PM

2:45 PM → 6:39 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM

7:00 AM → 11:41 AM

9:11 AM → 12:32 PM

10:06 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM

7:00 AM → 11:41 AM

9:11 AM → 12:32 PM

10:06 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM

7:00 AM → 11:41 AM

9:11 AM → 12:32 PM

10:06 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM

7:00 AM → 11:41 AM

9:11 AM → 12:32 PM

10:06 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:35 AM

7:00 AM → 11:41 AM

9:11 AM → 12:32 PM

10:06 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:41 AM

9:11 AM → 12:32 PM

10:32 AM → 1:41 PM

12:12 PM → 3:33 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Athlone to Portarlington

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