Trains Cork to Athlone: Times, Prices and Tickets

How long does the journey from Cork to Athlone take by train?

Traveling from Cork to Athlone by train will usually take 4 hrs 1 min. This journey covers a distance of 174.5 km . When planning your trip, bear in mind that 4 hrs 1 min is an average, and route times may vary from day to day. Weather conditions, issues with transport, unexpected diversions, and local events could all cause delays to your journey. Please keep the possibility of these exceptional events in mind when making travel plans. The journey from Cork to Athlone covers a distance of 174.5 km. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 4 hrs 1 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 3 hrs 13 mins. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Cork to Athlone faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

When do departures from Cork to Athlone leave?

The first journey of the day departs from Cork at 05:40. If you prefer to travel later in the day, the last departure will leave at 18:25. Remember, these are the general times of journeys between Cork and Athlone. However, they are somewhat changeable as they may be affected by local events or holidays, peak seasons, or other factors. Always check your travel dates in advance to be on the safe side. If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Cork to Athlone leaving at 05:40. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 18:25.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

What are the stations on the Cork to Athlone route?

In Cork, departure stations include Cork, Bus Station. When you arrive in Athlone, you may be able to disembark at stations such as Athlone, Bus Station. Remember though that the exact stations served on each route can vary. Different providers may depart from and arrive at different stations. Furthermore, if you travel on an express service, the number of stations may be limited, and the exact stations served on a particular route may vary at different times of day or day of the week. Check in advance to ensure that you are departing from and arriving at a station that is convenient for your journey.

How many journeys from Cork to Athlone are there every day?

The exact number of journeys from Cork to Athlone can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 14 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including . On particularly busy days, there can be up to departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Cork to Athlone. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Cork to Athlone varies, but in general, you can expect to find 0 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 14 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Cork to Athlone. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.