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How to get from Athlone to Cobh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Cobh in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the 200 bus from St Patrick's Quay station to Park Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 3 min.

363min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 251251
Bus - 200200
Walk to Cobh
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    ID 511201
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Cork Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patrick's Quay
    ID 11054
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    O'Neill Place
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cobh
    Walk to
    Cobh
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, INTERCITY and 200

To get from Athlone to Cobh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 200 bus from St Patrick's Quay station to Park Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 48 min.

348min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 200200
Walk to Cobh
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    153 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patrick's Quay
    ID 11054
    610 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    O'Neill Place
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cobh
    Walk to
    Cobh
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Cobh

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland is approximately 299.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 363 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Cobh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Radisson Hotel.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Cobh, Ireland

Cobh is located at Cobh, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Newtown Road.

Train stations close to Cobh:

  • Cobh
  • Rushbrooke
  • Carrigaloe

Bus stations close to Cobh:

  • Newtown Road
  • Park Lane
  • Opposite College Court

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, INTERCITY and 200

To get from Athlone to Cobh in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 200 bus from St Patrick's Quay station to Park Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 48 min.

348min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 200200
Walk to Cobh
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    153 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patrick's Quay
    ID 11054
    610 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    O'Neill Place
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cobh
    Walk to
    Cobh
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Cobh?

    The fastest way takes 363 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 251, Bus line 200.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Cobh?

    The alternative route takes 348 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 200.

  • Is there a direct train between Athlone and Cobh in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Cobh in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Galway (Ceannt) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Galway (Ceannt) station near Cobh in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Cobh in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Cobh in Ireland by train and bus is about 6 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athlone to get to Cobh in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athlone and Cobh in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Galway (Ceannt) stop, which is closest to Cobh in Ireland.

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