Cork to Athlone Train
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Cork to Athlone by train
The journey from Cork to Athlone by train is 174.5 km and takes 4 hrs 1 min. There are 14 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:40 and the last at 18:25. It is possible to travel from Cork to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .
| Journey Duration | 4 hrs 1 min |
| Connection per Day | Irish Rail 14 |
| First Departure | Irish Rail 05:40 |
| Last Departure | Irish Rail 18:25 |
| Distance | Irish Rail 174.5 km |
| Departure | Irish Rail Cork |
| Arrival | Irish Rail Athlone |
| Carriers | Irish Rail Irish Rail |
Price as departure date approaches
Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around €0.22 to €8.58 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 97% on your trip!
Best time to book cheap train tickets from Cork to Athlone
The cheapest Cork - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as €4.13 if you’re lucky, or €6.90 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €9.61.
Find the best day to travel to Athlone by train
When travelling to Athlone by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
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Cork to Athlone CO2 Emissions by Train
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