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Trip Overview

The average train between Athy and Cork takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Athy 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.

5h 3m
Duration
241 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Athy to Cork train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Athy and Cork. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athy is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 35m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 240.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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