There are 5 ways to get from Waterford to Ennis by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
3h 44m€23–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
3h 52m€17–25Drive 164.4 km
- Drive from Waterford to Enniscar 164.4 km
2h 8m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
3h 51m€32–46Bus via Parnell Street
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Streetbus Wi05
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
4h 10m
Waterford to Ennis by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Ennis is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Ennis is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Ennis. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Ennis Frs Walk via Up G Griffin St and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Ennis. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Waterford and Ennis is 166 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Ennis without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 44m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Waterford to Ennis, including transfers.
Waterford to Ennis bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Ennis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Ennis is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Ennis, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ennis Frs Walk via Limerick Colbert, Up G Griffin St, Sarsfield St, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
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 to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €4–5
- Cash
- €6–8
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €4–5
- Cash
- €6–8
- Phone
- +353 87 413 9208
- [email protected]
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Ennis bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Waterford to Ennis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Ennis is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Waterford to Ennis.
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