There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Waterford (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
4h 55m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
5h 45m€36–51Drive 211.8 km
- Drive from Galway to Waterford (Station)car 211.8 km
2h 52m€36–52Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 53m€31–44
Galway to Waterford (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Waterford (Station) is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Waterford (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Waterford (Station). However, there are services departing from Galway Ceannt and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Waterford (Station). However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Waterford via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Galway and Waterford (Station) is 290 km. The road distance is 211.8 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Waterford (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Galway to Waterford (Station), including transfers.
Galway to Waterford (Station) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Galway Ceannt station.
Galway to Waterford (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Waterford (Station) is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Waterford (Station), Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Waterford via Kildare in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to Waterford (Station) via Limerick Colbert and Waterford Bus Stn in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- 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
Galway to Waterford (Station) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Galway to Waterford (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Waterford (Station) is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Galway to Waterford (Station).
There are 207+ hotels available in Waterford (Station).



