There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Bunratty by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
3h 11m€30–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
3h 19m€24–34Drive 142.6 km
- Drive from Waterford to Bunrattycar 142.6 km
1h 54m€25–35Bus via Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Streetbus Wi05
3h 44m
Waterford to Bunratty by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Bunratty is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Bunratty is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Bunratty via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Limerick via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Waterford and Bunratty is 144 km. The road distance is 142.6 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Bunratty without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Waterford to Bunratty, including transfers.
Waterford to Bunratty bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Bunratty train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Bunratty is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Bunratty, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Limerick Junction 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 87 413 9208
- [email protected]
- Website
- piltowncoaches.com
Bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- http://piltowncoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Bunratty bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Waterford to Bunratty train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Bunratty is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Waterford to Bunratty.
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