There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Waterford by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Carlow to Waterford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Waterford is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Waterford is to drive which takes 49 min and costs €13 - €20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlow and arriving at Waterford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Carlow and Waterford is 79 km. The road distance is 79.4 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs €6 - €24.
The bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.
Carlow to Waterford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Waterford is to bus which takes 1h and costs €6 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h. Bus Éireann also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Waterford hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Waterford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Waterford is 79 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Carlow to Waterford.
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