There are 3 ways to get from Killarney to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
4h 19m€20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4h 23m€28–47Drive 186.9 km
- Drive from Killarney to Waterfordcar 186.9 km
2h 29m€33–48
Killarney to Waterford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Waterford is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Killarney Bus Stn and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Waterford via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Killarney and Waterford is 214 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Killarney to Waterford, including transfers.
Killarney to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Killarney Bus Stn station.
Killarney to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Waterford is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killarney to Waterford via Limerick Junction in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Killarney to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Killarney to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Waterford is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Killarney to Waterford.
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