There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Athenry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 26m€26–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 58m€28–38Drive 196.6 km
- Drive from Waterford to Athenrycar 196.6 km
2h 35m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
5h 34m€34–48
Waterford to Athenry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Athenry is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Waterford and Athenry is 269 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Waterford to Athenry, including transfers.
Waterford to Athenry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Athenry is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 34m.
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 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athenry via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Galway in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Athenry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Waterford to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Athenry is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Waterford to Athenry.
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