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2 h 28 min
203 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from County Cork to Athlone

Composite routes from County Cork to Athlone

Cheapest
2 h 28 min
Car
203 km.
from $11
Other
5 h 15 min
166 km.
from $54.52
5 h 46 min
166 km.
from $70.65
6 h 30 min
Train, Bus
166 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 47 min
166 km.
from $40.76

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Irish Rail
Website
Irish Rail
Website
1h 49m
Every 3 hours
$19.11–$29.30
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
Call
Bus operators
Found: 4
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Citylink
Website
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Website
Expressway
Website
1h 20m
Hourly
$15.29–$22.93
0818 836611
0818 836611
Call
Bus Éireann
Website
1h 25m
Hourly
$12.74–$19.11
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
Call
Citylink
Website
1h 45m
Every 4 hours
$14.01–$22.93
+353 91 564 164
+353 91 564 164
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Website
2h 39m
4 times a week
+353-57-8692168
+353-57-8692168
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from County Cork to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from County Cork to Athlone is to bus which costs $30.43 - $48.91 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Cork to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from County Cork to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between County Cork and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from County Cork to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Sluggera Cross and arriving at Athlone Station via Rathduff and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from County Cork to Athlone?

The distance between County Cork and Athlone is 212 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.

How do I travel from County Cork to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from County Cork to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30.43 - $48.91 .

How long does it take to get from County Cork to Athlone?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from County Cork to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Cork to Athlone bus from?

County Cork to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway, depart from Rathduff station.

Train or bus from County Cork to Athlone?

The best way to get from County Cork to Athlone is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30.43 - $48.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the County Cork to Athlone bus arrive?

County Cork to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway, arrive at Limerick Bus Station.

Can I drive from County Cork to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between County Cork to Athlone is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from County Cork 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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