There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Killarney National Park 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
5h 41m€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
5h 45m€27–47Drive 191.4 km
- Drive from Waterford to Muckross Housecar 191.4 km
2h 35m€33–47Bus via Muckross Abbey
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
6h 31m€33–47
Waterford to Killarney National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Killarney National Park is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Ross Castle via Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Killarney via Limerick Junction and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Waterford and Killarney National Park is 218 km. The road distance is 191.4 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Killarney National Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Waterford to Killarney National Park, including transfers.
Waterford to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Killarney National Park is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Killarney National Park, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Ross Castle via Limerick Junction, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Ross Castle via Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 5h 45m.
- 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
- 32 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)
Bus from Parnell Street to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Waterford to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Killarney National Park is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Waterford to Killarney National Park.
There are 518+ hotels available in Killarney National Park.







