There are 4 ways to get from Loughrea to Waterford by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Loughrea to Ballinasloe Stnbus 548
- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
5h 54m€22–33Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Loughrea to Parkgate Stbus 763
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
6h 17m€30–42Drive 176.6 km
- Drive from Loughrea to Waterfordcar 176.6 km
2h 23m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stnbus 548
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 73
6h 46m€31–42
Loughrea to Waterford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loughrea to Waterford is to bus and train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Loughrea to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughrea to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Loughrea and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Loughrea and Waterford is 274 km. The road distance is 176.6 km.
The best way to get from Loughrea to Waterford without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 54m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Loughrea to Waterford, including transfers.
Loughrea to Waterford bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Loughrea station.
Loughrea to Waterford bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughrea to Waterford is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Loughrea to Waterford.
There are 209+ hotels available in Waterford.
What companies run services between Loughrea, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Loughrea to Waterford Bus Stn via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballinasloe to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
Bus from Loughrea to Ballinasloe Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Loughrea to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- 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
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.



