There are 4 ways to get from Adare to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
3h 48m€32–44Drive 131.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Adare to Athlonecar 131.4 km
1h 35m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 12m€26–36Bus via Kilmartin Ctr
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
4h 26m€29–43
Adare to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adare to Athlone is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Adare to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.
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.
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 12m.
The distance between Adare and Athlone is 140 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Adare to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Adare to Athlone, including transfers.
Adare to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Adare to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
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 12m.
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 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Adare to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Adare to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adare to Athlone is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Adare to Athlone.
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