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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    4h 28m
    €27–40

  2. Bus, line 300 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athy to Kildarebus bus 883
    2. Take the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    4. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Adarebus bus 300
    5h 32m
    €20–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Adarebus bus 300
    5h 4m
    €24–37

  4. Drive  150.9 km

    1. Drive from Athy to Adarecar car 150.9 km
    1h 34m
    €27–39

Athy to Adare by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Limerick twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Adare hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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