There are 4 ways to get from Adare to Kilkenny (Region) by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 891 bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Carrick-on-Suirbus 55
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Suir to Danesfortbus 891
4h 58m€30–42Drive 124.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Adare to Kilkenny (Region)car 124.4 km
1h 50m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 23m€36–52Line 300 bus, bus, line 891 bus
- Take the bus from Adare to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Carrick-on-Suirbus
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Suir to Danesfortbus 891
5h 27m
Adare to Kilkenny (Region) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Adare to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Adare to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Adare to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Adare and arriving at Danesfort via Limerick Colbert and Carrick-on-Suir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Adare to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Adare and Kilkenny (Region) is 154 km. The road distance is 124.4 km.
The best way to get from Adare to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to bus and line 891 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Adare to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Adare to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Adare to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Adare to Kilkenny (Region) is to bus and line 891 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Adare, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Adare to Danesfort via Limerick Colbert and Carrick-on-Suir in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adare to Danesfort via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Kildare, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Market Yard, and Kilkenny in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Carrick-on-Suir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Adare to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Carrick-on-Suir station.
Adare to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adare to Kilkenny (Region) is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Adare to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 168+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).



