There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Castlereatrain Ic / ...
5h 55m€35–51Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ballaghaderreenbus 22
6h 16m€35–53Drive 238.4 km
- Drive from Waterford to Ballaghaderreencar 238.4 km
3h 12m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Streetbus
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballaghaderreenbus
8h 15m
Waterford to Ballaghaderreen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen is to bus via Dublin which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen. However, there are services departing from Parnell Street and arriving at Ballaghaderreen via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Castlerea via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Waterford and Ballaghaderreen is 289 km. The road distance is 238.4 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen, including transfers.
Waterford to Ballaghaderreen bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Parnell Street station.
Waterford to Ballaghaderreen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Ballaghaderreen, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen via Kildare, Castlerea, and Castlerea Stn in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parnell Street to Ballaghaderreen via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 6h 16m.
- 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 Kildare to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Parnell Street to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Heuston Station to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 51 643 250
- [email protected]
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Ballaghaderreen bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Waterford to Ballaghaderreen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Ballaghaderreen is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Waterford to Ballaghaderreen.
There are 67+ hotels available in Ballaghaderreen.