What is the cheapest way to get from Adare to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Adare to Athlone is to bus via Roscrea which costs €17 - €26 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adare to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Adare to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Adare and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Adare to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Adare and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Adare and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Adare to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athlone via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Adare to Athlone?

The distance between Adare and Athlone is 140 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.

How do I travel from Adare to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Adare to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Adare to Athlone?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Adare to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adare to Athlone bus from?

Adare to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.

Where do I catch the Adare to Athlone train from?

Adare to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.

Train or bus from Adare to Athlone?

The best way to get from Adare to Athlone is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Adare to Athlone bus arrive?

Adare to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.

Where does the Adare to Athlone train arrive?

Adare to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.

Can I drive from Adare to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Adare to Athlone is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Adare to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 70+ hotels available in Athlone.

Adare to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Adare to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
3h 48m
€32–44
Bus via Roscrea
cheapest
1. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
2. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Golden Islandbus 850
5h 46m
€18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 41m
€26–36
Drive 131.4 km
1. Drive from Adare to Athlonecar 131.4 km
1h 35m
€24–34

Adare to Athlone by bus

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.6 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Adare, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adare to Athlone via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Athenry in around 4h 41m.

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