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How to get fromWaterford to County Laoisby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to County Laois by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3h 51m
    €19–28

  2. Drive 96.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterford to County Laoiscar car 96.1 km
    1h 16m
    €17–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    4h
    €24–35

  4. Bus via Carlow

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Instbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Inst to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus Iw08
    4h 12m

Waterford to County Laois by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave twice daily. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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