There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Foynes by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Foynesbus 314
4h 39m€33–45Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Foynesbus 314
5h 8m€27–38Drive 162.5 km
- Drive from Waterford to Foynescar 162.5 km
2h 11m€29–42Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Streetbus Wi05
- Take the bus from Crescent SC to Foynesbus 314
5h 10m
Waterford to Foynes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Foynes is to train and bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Foynes is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Foynes. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Foynes via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Waterford and Foynes is 175 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Foynes without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Waterford to Foynes, including transfers.
Waterford to Foynes bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Foynes bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Foynes is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Waterford to Foynes.
There are 79+ hotels available in Foynes.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Foynes, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Foynes via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- 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)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Foynes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Foynes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Crescent SC to Foynes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–19
- Phone
- +353 51 643 250
- [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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