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Cork Airport to Athlone

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Cork Airport, Irish → Athlone, Irish

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cork Airport to Athlone

Composite routes from Cork Airport to Athlone

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Transport providers

Irish Rail
Website
Irish Rail
Website
1h 49m
Every 3 hours
$19.11–$29.30
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
Call
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Citylink
Website
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Website
Expressway
Website
1h 50m
Hourly
$16.56–$24.20
0818 836611
0818 836611
Call
Bus Éireann
Website
1h 45m
Hourly
$14.01–$20.38
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
Call
Citylink
Website
3h 35m
Every 4 hours
$17.83–$29.30
+353 91 564 164
+353 91 564 164
Call Contact via email
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Website
2h 39m
4 times a week
+353-57-8692168
+353-57-8692168
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone is to bus via Galway which costs $27.17 - $44.57 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork Airport (ORK) and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Athlone Station via Cork Bus Station and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone?

The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Athlone is 271 km. The road distance is 215 km.

How do I travel from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

How long does it take to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone bus from?

Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cork Bus Station.

Train or bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone?

The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone bus arrive?

Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.

Can I drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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