There are 3 ways to get from Killarney National Park to Waterford by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
5h 50m€28–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
5h 54m€21–30Drive 191.3 km
- Drive from Muckross House to Waterfordcar 191.3 km
2h 35m€33–47
Killarney National Park to Waterford by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney National Park to Waterford is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney National Park to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney National Park to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Muckross Abbey and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Killarney Bus Stn and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney National Park to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Waterford via Mallow and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Killarney National Park and Waterford is 220 km. The road distance is 191.3 km.
The best way to get from Killarney National Park to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Killarney National Park to Waterford, including transfers.
Killarney National Park to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Killarney Bus Stn station.
Killarney National Park to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney National Park to Waterford is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Killarney National Park, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Waterford Bus Stn via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Waterford via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney, Mallow, and Limerick Junction in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Limerick Junction to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney National Park to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Killarney National Park to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney National Park to Waterford is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Killarney National Park to Waterford.
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