There are 3 ways to get from Waterford to Killarney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 19m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
4h 25m€27–47Drive 187 km
- Drive from Waterford to Killarneycar 187 km
2h 29m€34–48
Waterford to Killarney by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Killarney is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Killarney Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Killarney via Limerick Junction and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Waterford and Killarney is 214 km. The road distance is 187 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Waterford to Killarney, including transfers.
Waterford to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Killarney is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Killarney via Limerick Junction and Mallow in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn via Cork Andersn's Quay and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Waterford to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Killarney is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Waterford to Killarney.
There are 455+ hotels available in Killarney.