There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Adare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
4h 37m€27–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Adarebus 300
5h 4m€24–37Drive 150.9 km
- Drive from Athy to Adarecar 150.9 km
1h 34m€27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
6h 43m€35–51
Athy to Adare by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Adare is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Adare is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Adare. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Adare via Naas and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Adare. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Athy and Adare is 198 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Adare without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Athy to Adare, including transfers.
Athy to Adare bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Athy to Adare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Adare is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Adare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Limerick 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Adare hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Adare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €19–27
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Adare bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Adare station.
Athy to Adare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Adare is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Athy to Adare.
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