There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Knock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Ic / ...
6h 3m€37–58Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
7h 1m€50–68Drive 248.4 km
- Drive from Waterford to Knockcar 248.4 km
3h 28m€44–63Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Knockbus 64
7h 13m€45–64
Waterford to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Knock is to train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Knock is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Knock. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Knock. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Waterford and Knock is 315 km. The road distance is 248.4 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Knock without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Waterford to Knock, including transfers.
Waterford to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Knock is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Knock via Kildare, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Knock via Athlone Stn in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €30–40
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- 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 Galway Ceannt to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Waterford to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Knock is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Waterford to Knock.
There are 78+ hotels available in Knock.