How to travel from Skerries to Adare, Ireland

The distance between Skerries and Adare is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Adare Adare.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zone 15 stop 7348 and then to Limerick City Arthur's Quay Park.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train, Tram and Bus

Take the train to Connolly then take a tram to Heuston then take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Limerick then take the bus to Adare stop 631281.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Adare.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance242km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skerries and Adare

There are several options for getting from Skerries to Adare by bus, train, tram, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Skerries and Adare is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Skerries and Adare by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skerries to Adare is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Skerries and Adare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skerries and Adare. We recommend that you drive to Adare. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skerries and Adare. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skerries to Adare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 15 stop 7348 and Limerick City Arthur's Quay Park. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Go-Ahead, Eireagle, Citylink and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Skerries and Adare. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skerries to Adare. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then 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 Skerries and Adare. The distance is around 242km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skerries to Adare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Skerries to Adare

Compare travel optionsbetween Skerries and Adare

Transport options from Skerries to Adare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 10m
€41($41)
5 times a day362km (225 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€36($36)
every 3 hours252km (156 miles)
Train, Tram and Bus
3h 10m
€42($42)
every 2 hours255km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€48($48)
on demand242km (151 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