How to travel from Dublin to Adare, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Adare is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dublin to Adare by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Adare Adare.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Dublin Coach

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Drive

Drive to Adare.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance210km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Adare

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Adare by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Dublin and Adare is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Adare is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Adare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Adare. We recommend that you drive to Adare. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Adare. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dublin and Adare with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 10m.

Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Dublin and Adare. Buses run hourly 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 Dublin to Adare. We recommend that you take the bus to Adare Adare. 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 Dublin and Adare. The distance is around 210km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Adare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Adare

Transport options from Dublin to Adare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 10m
€16($16)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€42($42)
on demand210km (131 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