The distance between Adare and Kilkenny is around 146km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Adare to Kilkenny by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kilkenny → Adare if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to The Regal Centre stop 331901 and then to Kilkenny Ormond Road.
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There are several options for getting from Adare to Kilkenny by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).
The distance between Adare and Kilkenny is around 146km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Adare and Kilkenny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adare to Kilkenny is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Adare and Kilkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Adare and Kilkenny. We recommend that you drive to Kilkenny. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adare and Kilkenny. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Adare to Kilkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colbert Station stop 635031 and The Regal Centre stop 331901. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Bus Eireann, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Local Link Tipperary and local link run regular bus services between Adare and Kilkenny. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adare to Kilkenny. We recommend that you take the bus to The Regal Centre stop 331901 and then to Kilkenny Ormond Road. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kilkenny is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 109km (68 miles) from Kilkenny. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adare and Kilkenny. The distance is around 146km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adare to Kilkenny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €25($25) | every 4 hours | 151km (94 miles) |
Bus via Liberty Square Thurles | 3h 55m | €16($16) | every 20 mins | 156km (97 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €29($29) | on demand | 146km (90 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kilkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.