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How to get fromWaterford to Athenryby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    4h 58m
    €28–38

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    5h 4m
    €26–38

  3. Drive  196.6 km

    1. Drive from Waterford to Athenrycar car 196.6 km
    2h 35m
    €35–50

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Streetbus bus Wi05
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    6h 10m

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to Parkgate Stbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Heuston to Athenrybus bus 738
    6h 47m

Waterford to Athenry by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Waterford to Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parnell Street to Athenry via O'Connell Street, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Galway in around 6h 10m.

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