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How to get fromRathdowney to Waterfordby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rathdowney to Waterford by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus via Carlow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rathdowney to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 831
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Instbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    4h 15m

  2. Drive 86 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rathdowney to Waterfordcar car 86 km
    1h 11m
    €15–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    5h 6m
    €20–33

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Rathdowney to Kilkennytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kilkenny to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    1h 15m
    €69–83

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rathdowney to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 831
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 73
    4h 33m
    €24–41

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  • Distance: 162.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Rathdowney, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Rathdowney to Waterford Bus Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Tyndall College in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Waterford hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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