There are 4 ways to get from Mayo County to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
7h 1m€31–46Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus 721
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
8h 33m€46–68Drive 284.6 km
- Drive from Mayo County to Waterfordcar 284.6 km
3h 40m€49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 73
9h 36m€67–93
Mayo County to Waterford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to Waterford is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to Waterford is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Castlebar and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayo County to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Waterford via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Mayo County and Waterford is 337 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Mayo County to Waterford, including transfers.
Mayo County to Waterford bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Mayo County to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Waterford is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Turlough to Waterford via Castlebar Stn, Castlebar, Portarlington, and Kildare in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Waterford Bus Stn via Castlebar, Airport Zone 11, and Airport Zone 16 in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
Bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €30–40
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More Questions & Answers
Mayo County to Waterford bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Mayo County to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to Waterford is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Mayo County to Waterford.
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