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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Athenry is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Cork and Athenry?

No, there is no direct train from Cork to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Athenry via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Cork to Athenry?

The distance between Cork and Athenry is 217 km. The road distance is 188 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Athenry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €21 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cork to Athenry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Athenry train from?

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

Train or bus from Cork to Athenry?

The best way to get from Cork to Athenry is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Cork to Athenry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cork to Athenry?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Athenry is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Cork to Athenry.

Where can I stay near Athenry?

There are 488+ hotels available in Athenry.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Athenry 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
best
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station251 / ...
4h 1m
€22–37
Train
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick to AthenryIc
4h 41m
€22–31
Drive 188 km
1. Drive from Cork to Athenry188 km
2h 10m
€32–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station51
2. Take the train from Limerick to AthenryIc
4h 18m
€26–36

Cork to Athenry by bus and train

144Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 216.7 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Citylink operates a bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Athenry via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 4h 41m.

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