How to travel from Connemara to Adare, Ireland

The distance between Connemara and Adare is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Connemara to Adare by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AdareConnemara if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Henry St.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Citylink

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Limerick.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Adare.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Connemara and Adare

There are several options for getting from Connemara to Adare by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Connemara and Adare is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Connemara and Adare by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Connemara to Adare is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Connemara and Adare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Connemara and Adare. We recommend that you drive to Adare. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Connemara and Adare. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Connemara to Adare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Recess, Galway City Coach Station, Henry St and Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Connemara and Adare. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Connemara to Adare. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway City Coach Station and then to Henry St. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Adare is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Adare. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Connemara and Adare. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Connemara to Adare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Connemara and Adare

Transport options from Connemara to Adare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
€46($46)
5 times a day180km (112 miles)
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station3h 55m
€42($42)
every 4 hours203km (126 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 35m
€47($47)
5 times a day199km (124 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€35($35)
on demand177km (110 miles)

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Airports near Adare

The following major airports near Adare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Adare
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Adare
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Adare