There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Adare by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
3h 45m€29–40Train
cheapest- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
3h 52m€23–33Drive 140.4 km
- Drive from Waterford to Adarecar 140.4 km
1h 51m€24–35Bus via Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Streetbus Wi05
4h 5m
Waterford to Adare by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Adare is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Adare is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Adare. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Adare via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Adare. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Limerick via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Waterford and Adare is 144 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Adare without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Waterford to Adare, including transfers.
Waterford to Adare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Adare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Adare is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Adare, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Limerick Junction 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 87 413 9208
- [email protected]
- Website
- piltowncoaches.com
Bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- http://piltowncoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Adare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Waterford to Adare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Adare is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Waterford to Adare.
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