The average train between Cork and Athenry takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Athenry. 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 Cork and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Athenry at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cork to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Athenry station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Cork to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Cork and Athenry is 156.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Athenry via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 4h 34m.