There are 3 ways to get from Tralee to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tralee to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
4h 59m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
5h 3m€30–51Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Tralee to Waterfordcar 198.8 km
2h 55m€35–51
Tralee to Waterford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Waterford is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee station to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Tralee Bus Station and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Waterford via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Tralee and Waterford is 249 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Tralee to Waterford, including transfers.
Tralee to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Tralee Bus Station.
Tralee to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Waterford is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Tralee to Waterford via Limerick Junction in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tralee to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Limerick Junction to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Tralee to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Tralee to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Waterford is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Tralee to Waterford.
There are 190+ hotels available in Waterford.