There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth 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
best- Take the bus from MU North Campus to Waterford Bus Stnbus Um15
2h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Waterfordtrain Re
3h 29m€16–23Drive 152.9 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Waterfordcar 152.9 km
1h 37m€27–39Bus via Heuston Station
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
3h 48m€24–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Waterford is to train which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from MU North Campus and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Waterford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Maynooth and Waterford is 153 km. The road distance is 152.9 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs .
The bus from MU North Campus to Waterford Bus Stn takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs once a week.
Maynooth to Waterford bus services, operated by Piltown Coaches, depart from MU North Campus station.
Maynooth to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Waterford is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
Piltown Coaches operates a bus from MU North Campus to Waterford Bus Stn once a week, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Hazelhatch to Waterford twice daily. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Hazelhatch to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–21
- Phone
- +353 51 643 250
- [email protected]
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from MU North Campus to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Waterford bus services, operated by Piltown Coaches, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Maynooth to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Waterford is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Maynooth to Waterford.
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