There are 5 ways to get from Waterford to County Westmeath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
3h 46m€54–74Drive 160.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Waterford to County Westmeathcar 160.9 km
2h 4m€27–40Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Dysartbus 819
6h 12m€34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalleybus 819
5h 36m€33–46Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
6h 17m€41–58
Waterford to County Westmeath by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to County Westmeath is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to County Westmeath is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to County Westmeath. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Dysart via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to County Westmeath. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Clara via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Waterford and County Westmeath is 210 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to County Westmeath without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Waterford to County Westmeath, including transfers.
Waterford to County Westmeath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to County Westmeath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to County Westmeath is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and County Westmeath, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Dysart via Athlone Stn in around 6h 12m.
- 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 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 Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €30–40
Bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Heuston Station to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Athlone Stn to Dysart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–9
Bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalley
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–5
- Cash
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Parnell Street to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to County Westmeath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Waterford to County Westmeath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to County Westmeath is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Waterford to County Westmeath.
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