The average train between Cobh and Athy takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Athy. 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 every 4 hours between Cobh and Athy. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Athy at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cobh to Athy? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Athy. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Athy station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Cobh to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Cobh and Athy is 155 km. The road distance is 259 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m.