Cork to Athlone Trains

Cork to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cork and Athlone takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cork to Athlone. 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 59m
Duration: 261 km
Distance: €29
Average price: 3 times a day
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Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
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3h 24m

€23–33

Cork to Athlone train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cork and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:57 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:25 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork to Athlone? 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.

Trip Overview

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Cork to Athlone train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:57 AM

10:25 AM → 3:09 PM

12:25 PM → 4:05 PM

2:25 PM → 6:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

9:25 AM → 12:50 PM

10:25 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

9:25 AM → 12:50 PM

10:25 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

9:25 AM → 12:50 PM

10:25 AM → 2:07 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cork to Portarlington

Train from Portarlington to Athlone

Cork to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Cork to Athlone train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:25 AM → 11:57 AM

10:25 AM → 3:09 PM

12:25 PM → 4:05 PM

2:25 PM → 6:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

9:25 AM → 12:50 PM

10:25 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

9:25 AM → 12:50 PM

10:25 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:09 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

9:25 AM → 12:50 PM

10:25 AM → 2:07 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cork to Portarlington

Train from Portarlington to Athlone

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