What is the cheapest way to get from Athenry to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Cork is to bus via Galway Coach Station which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athenry to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Athenry to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Athenry and Cork?

No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Athenry to Cork?

The distance between Athenry and Cork is 216 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.

How do I travel from Athenry to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Athenry to Cork without a car is to bus via Galway Coach Station which takes 3h 53m and costs €21 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Athenry to Cork?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Athenry to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athenry to Cork train from?

Athenry to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.

Train or bus from Athenry to Cork?

The best way to get from Athenry to Cork is to bus via Galway Coach Station which takes 3h 53m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Athenry to Cork train arrive?

Athenry to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.

Can I drive from Athenry to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Cork is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Athenry to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 277+ hotels available in Cork.

Athenry to Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Athenry to Cork by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Galway Coach Station
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Anderson's Quay251 / ...
3h 53m
€21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Athenry to LimerickIc
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to CorkIc / ...
4h 40m
€22–32
Drive 188.6 km
1. Drive from Athenry to Cork188.6 km
2h 10m
€32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place51
5h 38m
€28–39

Athenry to Cork by train and bus

128Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.3 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Anderson's Quay every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h. Bus Éireann also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athenry to Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 4h 40m.

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