How to travel from Glendalough to Adare, Ireland

The distance between Glendalough and Adare is around 208km (130 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 Glendalough to Adare by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Dawson Street and then to Adare Adare.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Heuston then take the train to Limerick Junction.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Adare.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance208km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glendalough and Adare

There are several options for getting from Glendalough to Adare by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 50m. 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 €41 ($41).

The distance between Glendalough and Adare is around 208km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Glendalough to Adare is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Glendalough 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 Glendalough 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 Glendalough and Adare. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glendalough to Adare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dawson Street and Dublin City South Burgh Quay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

St.Kevin's Bus Service, Dublin Coach, Eireagle, Citylink and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Glendalough and Adare. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glendalough to Adare. We recommend that you take a taxi to Heuston then take the train to Limerick Junction. 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 Glendalough and Adare. The distance is around 208km (130 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 Glendalough to Adare is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glendalough and Adare

Transport options from Glendalough to Adare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€16($16)
once daily269km (167 miles)
Bus via St Stephens Green North5h 10m
€42($42)
twice daily292km (181 miles)
Taxi and Train
3h 10m
€120($120)
every 2 hours276km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€41($41)
on demand208km (130 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