There are 5 ways to get from County Westmeath to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Clara to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3h 55m€55–70Drive 160.8 km
cheapest- Drive from County Westmeath to Waterfordcar 160.8 km
2h 4m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Dysart to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 73
6h 18m€35–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
5h 39m€34–46Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
6h 22m€41–58
County Westmeath to Waterford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Westmeath to Waterford is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from County Westmeath to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from County Westmeath to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Dysart and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from County Westmeath to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Clara and arriving at Waterford via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between County Westmeath and Waterford is 210 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from County Westmeath to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from County Westmeath to Waterford, including transfers.
County Westmeath to Waterford bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, depart from Dysart station.
County Westmeath to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clara station.
The best way to get from County Westmeath to Waterford is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between County Westmeath, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from County Westmeath to Waterford via Clara and Kildare in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dysart to Waterford Bus Stn via Athlone Stn in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Clara to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Bus from Dysart to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–9
Bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–5
- Cash
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €30–40
Bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
County Westmeath to Waterford bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
County Westmeath to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Westmeath to Waterford is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from County Westmeath to Waterford.
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