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How to get fromAthlone to Adareby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    3h 45m
    €32–44

  2. Bus via Roscrea

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to UL Student Ctrbus bus 735
    5h 19m
    €17–25

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain train Ic
    4h 33m
    €25–36

  4. Drive  133.1 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Adarecar car 133.1 km
    1h 37m
    €24–34

Athlone to Adare by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Adare via Athenry, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert in around 4h 33m.

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