There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Carlow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Waterford to Carlow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Carlow is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Carlow is to drive which takes 49 min and costs €13 - €20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parnell Street and arriving at Carlow Bus Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterford and arriving at Carlow. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Waterford and Carlow is 81 km. The road distance is 79.3 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs €6 - €24.
The bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Bus Stn takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.
Waterford to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Parnell Street station.
Waterford to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Carlow is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs €6 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Bus Éireann also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Carlow hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Ardkeen Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 333 3333
- Website
- ardkeentaxis.ie
Liga Taxi
- Website
- ligataxi-wd.com
Rapid Cabs
- Phone
- +353 51 858 585
- Website
- rapidcabs.com
Waterford Taxis
- Phone
- +353 51 331 033
- Website
- waterfordtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Carlow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Carlow is 79 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Waterford to Carlow.
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