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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

Train

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  1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train 208 / ...
4h 35m
€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.

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  • Distance: 260.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 35m.

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