There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
3h 28m€21–32Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Stationbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
4h 25m€28–56Drive 180.1 km
- Drive from Athy to Corkcar 180.1 km
2h 8m€31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
4h 30m€21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Ormonde Roadbus 897
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
5h 21m€21–28
Athy to Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Cork is to bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Cork. However, there are services departing from Mulgrave Street and arriving at Cork Anderson's Quay via SETU Carlow and Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Cork via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Athy and Cork is 241 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Cork without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Athy to Cork, including transfers.
Athy to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from SETU Carlow station.
Athy to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Cork is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterford, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Cork once a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mulgrave Street to Cork Anderson's Quay via SETU Carlow and Waterford Bus Station in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Athy to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Athy to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Cork is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Athy to Cork.
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