There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Adare Manor by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
4h 46m€29–42Drive 125.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Adare Manorcar 125.8 km
1h 53m€23–32Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
5h 22m€32–46Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 717
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Adarebus 300
5h€28–43
Kilkenny to Adare Manor by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Adare Manor is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Adare Manor is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Adare Manor. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Adare via Clonmel Showgs and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Adare Manor. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Adare Manor is 147 km. The road distance is 125.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Adare Manor without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kilkenny to Adare Manor, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Adare Manor bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Adare Manor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Adare Manor is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Adare Manor, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Adare Manor via Clonmel Showgs, Limerick Colbert, and Adare in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Adare Manor via Kildare, Limerick, Limerick Colbert, and Adare in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Adare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €19–27
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Adare Manor bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Kilkenny to Adare Manor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Adare Manor is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Kilkenny to Adare Manor.
There are 129+ hotels available in Adare Manor.







