The average train between Waterford and Athenry takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterford to Athenry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Waterford and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterford is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Athenry at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Waterford to Athenry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Athenry station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Waterford to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
Waterford to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Waterford and Athenry is 159.6 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Waterford to Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington in around 4h 27m.