There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Mayo County 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 Castlebartrain Re / ...
6h 34m€30–43Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
8h 2m€48–67Drive 277.9 km
- Drive from Waterford to Mayo Countycar 277.9 km
3h 50m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
9h 25m€67–94
Waterford to Mayo County by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Mayo County is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Mayo County is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Crampton Quay and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Castlebar via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Waterford and Mayo County is 337 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Waterford to Mayo County, including transfers.
Waterford to Mayo County bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Mayo County is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Turlough via Kildare, Castlebar, and Castlebar Stn in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Tawnylaheen via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Kildare to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €30–40
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Mayo County bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Waterford to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Mayo County is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Waterford to Mayo County.
There are 249+ hotels available in Mayo County.







