There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Cork by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 40m€23–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 24m€21–53Drive 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 Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 31m€22–31
Athy to Cork by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Cork is to train and bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 31m.
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 Andersn's Quay via Tyndall College and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Cork. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
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 40m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Athy to Cork, including transfers.
Athy to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Tyndall College station.
Athy to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Athy to Cork is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €55 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mulgrave Street to Cork Andersn's Quay via Tyndall College and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Cork bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn 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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