There are 4 ways to get from Athenry to Cobh by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 27m€25–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
4h 54m€21–39Drive 208.4 km
- Drive from Athenry to Cobhcar 208.4 km
2h 29m€38–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
5h 11m€25–36
Athenry to Cobh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Cobh is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry to Cobh is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athenry to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Spy Hill via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Cobh via Limerick, Limerick Junction and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Athenry and Cobh is 244 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.
The best way to get from Athenry to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Athenry to Cobh, including transfers.
Athenry to Cobh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Athenry to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Athenry to Cobh is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athenry to Cobh via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Cork in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athenry to Cobh bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Athenry to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Cobh is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Athenry to Cobh.
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