There are 4 ways to get from Adare to Waterford by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
3h 47m€29–40Train
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
4h 21m€23–32Drive 140.8 km
- Drive from Adare to Waterfordcar 140.8 km
1h 52m€25–36Bus via SETU Cork Road
- Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus Wi05
3h 51m
Adare to Waterford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Adare to Waterford is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Adare to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Adare to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Adare and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Adare to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Waterford via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Adare and Waterford is 145 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Adare to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Adare to Waterford, including transfers.
Adare to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Adare to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Adare to Waterford is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Adare, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick Junction to Waterford twice daily. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 51 643 250
- [email protected]
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Adare to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Adare to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adare to Waterford is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Adare to Waterford.
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