There are 4 ways to get from Cork City to Adare by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Limerick Arthurs Qy
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
2h 59m€16–23Train
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€23–33Drive 89.1 km
- Drive from Cork City to Adarecar 89.1 km
1h 12m€16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
3h 5m€27–38
Cork City to Adare by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork City to Adare is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cork City to Adare is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork City to Adare. However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Adare via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork City to Adare. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Limerick via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Cork City and Adare is 118 km. The road distance is 89.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork City to Adare without a car is to bus via Limerick Arthurs Qy which takes 2h 59m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Cork City to Adare, including transfers.
Cork City to Adare bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork City to Adare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork City to Adare is to bus via Limerick Arthurs Qy which takes 2h 59m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Cork City, Ireland and Adare, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Adare via Limerick Junction, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cork City to Adare bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Cork City to Adare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork City to Adare is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cork City to Adare.
There are 127+ hotels available in Adare.



