There are 5 ways to get from Waterford to Carrickmacross by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
4h 56m€32–45Bus via Carrickmacross
cheapest- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
5h€20–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
4h 57m€24–34Drive 231.7 km
- Drive from Waterford to Carrickmacrosscar 231.7 km
2h 51m€42–60Train
- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 34m€41–59
Waterford to Carrickmacross by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Carrickmacross is to bus via Carrickmacross which costs €20 - €28 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Carrickmacross is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Crrckmacrss N2 via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Waterford and Carrickmacross is 264 km. The road distance is 231.7 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Carrickmacross without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Waterford to Carrickmacross, including transfers.
Waterford to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Carrickmacross is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Carrickmacross, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Crrckmacrss N2 via Bachelors Walk and Dublin Busáras in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterford to Carrickmacross via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Dundalk Stn in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Crrckmacrss N2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Parnell Street to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Waterford to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Carrickmacross is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Waterford to Carrickmacross.
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