There are 5 ways to get from Waterford to Lucan by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 50m€19–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Lucan Villagebus L54
3h 2m€15–23Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Waterford to Lucancar 156.9 km
1h 38m€28–40Train via Kildare
- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
3h 4m€19–27Bus via Bachelors Walk
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
3h 10m€20–26
Waterford to Lucan by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Lucan is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Lucan is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Lucan. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Lucan Village via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Lucan. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Waterford and Lucan is 191 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Lucan without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €18 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Waterford to Lucan, including transfers.
Waterford to Lucan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Lucan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Lucan is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Lucan, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Lucan Village via Red Cow Luas in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €15–21
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Lucan Village
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Lucan bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Waterford to Lucan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Lucan is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Waterford to Lucan.
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