There are 3 ways to get from Waterford to County Kerry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 45m€23–48Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
5h 50m€29–64Drive 212.1 km
- Drive from Waterford to County Kerrycar 212.1 km
2h 57m€38–55
Waterford to County Kerry by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to County Kerry is to train which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to County Kerry is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Milltown via Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Killarney via Limerick Junction and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Waterford and County Kerry is 243 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to County Kerry without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €22 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Waterford to County Kerry, including transfers.
Waterford to County Kerry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to County Kerry is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Milltown via Limerick Junction, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Milltown via Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to County Kerry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Waterford to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to County Kerry is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Waterford to County Kerry.
There are 189+ hotels available in County Kerry.