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How to get fromRoscommon to Waterfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Waterford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    4h 30m
    €24–34

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballybrickenbus bus 736 / ...
    5h 32m
    €39–54

  3. Drive  194.7 km

    1. Drive from Roscommon to Waterfordcar car 194.7 km
    2h 39m
    €34–50

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Roscommon to UL Student Ctrbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to The Mallbus bus Ul18
    5h 54m

Roscommon to Waterford by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Roscommon to Waterford via Portarlington and Kildare in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Ballybricken via Athlone Stn and Carlow Bus Stn in around 5h 32m.

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