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How to get fromKilrush to Watervilleby car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilrush to Waterville by car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus via Killorglin

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killorglinbus bus 279
    3. Take the bus from Killorglin to Watervillebus bus 280 / ...
    5h 54m
    €25–71

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tarbert Fery to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 274
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to Watervillebus bus R37
    8h 9m
    €14–40

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to Watervillecar car
    2h 11m
    €29–60

Kilrush to Waterville by bus and car ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Waterville, IE-KY, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilrush to Waterville. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to Listowel, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Killorglin, then take the bus to Waterville. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilrush to Waterville via Killimer and Tarbert in around 2h 11m.

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