There are 5 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Waterford by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
4h 57m€32–45Bus via Carrickmacross
cheapest- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
4h 57m€20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
5h 7m€23–34Drive 232.8 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Waterfordcar 232.8 km
2h 53m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
5h 31m€41–59
Carrickmacross to Waterford by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Waterford is to bus via Carrickmacross which costs €20 - €28 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Crrckmacrss N2 and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Waterford via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Waterford is 266 km. The road distance is 232.8 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Carrickmacross to Waterford, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Crrckmacrss N2 station.
Carrickmacross to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Waterford is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Waterford Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras and Burgh Quay in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Waterford via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Carrickmacross to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Carrickmacross to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Waterford is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Carrickmacross to Waterford.
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