There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Castlebar 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 Castlebartrain Re / ...
5h 20m€29–41Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
6h 55m€38–53Drive 272.5 km
- Drive from Waterford to Castlebarcar 272.5 km
3h 44m€48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
8h 18m€57–80
Waterford to Castlebar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Castlebar is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Castlebar via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Waterford and Castlebar is 328 km. The road distance is 272.5 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Waterford to Castlebar, including transfers.
Waterford to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Castlebar is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Castlebar via Kildare in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Castlebar via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 6h 55m.
- 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 Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Waterford to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Castlebar is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Waterford to Castlebar.
There are 227+ hotels available in Castlebar.