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How to get fromWaterford to Galwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterford to Galway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4h 48m
    €27–40

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    4h 53m
    €31–43

  3. Drive 213 km

    1. Drive from Waterford to Galwaycar car 213 km
    2h 53m
    €37–53

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    5h 21m
    €30–41

  5. Bus via Parnell Street

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Streetbus bus Wi05
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    6h 31m

Waterford to Galway by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

You can take a train from Waterford to Galway via Kildare and Portarlington in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt via Limerick Colbert and Henry Street in around 4h 53m.

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