There are 5 ways to get from Abbeyleix to Waterford by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Tyndall College
best- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Carlow Instbus 822
- Take the bus from Tyndall College to Ballybrickenbus 736 / ...
3h 3m€13–17Train
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3h 53m€20–28Drive 83.8 km
- Drive from Abbeyleix to Waterfordcar 83.8 km
1h 1m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Abbeyleix to Waterfordtaxi 83.8 km
1h 1m€110–150Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Waterford Bus Stnbus 73
4h 2m€26–35
Abbeyleix to Waterford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abbeyleix to Waterford is to bus via Tyndall College which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Abbeyleix to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Abbeyleix to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Abbeyleix and arriving at Ballybricken via Tyndall College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Abbeyleix to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Waterford via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Abbeyleix and Waterford is 132 km. The road distance is 83.8 km.
The best way to get from Abbeyleix to Waterford without a car is to bus via Tyndall College which takes 3h 3m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Abbeyleix to Waterford, including transfers.
Abbeyleix to Waterford bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Abbeyleix station.
Abbeyleix to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Abbeyleix to Waterford is to bus via Tyndall College which takes 3h 3m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Abbeyleix, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Abbeyleix to Ballybricken via Tyndall College in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Waterford hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Abbeyleix to Carlow Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Tyndall College to Ballybricken
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–30
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- €110–150
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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Booking & Getting There
Abbeyleix to Waterford bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Carlow Inst station.
Abbeyleix to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Abbeyleix to Waterford is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Abbeyleix to Waterford.
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