There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Mountrath by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Carlow
best- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Instbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Inst to Mountrathbus 822
3h 43m€14–19Train
- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
3h 51m€19–28Drive 97.1 km
- Drive from Waterford to Mountrathcar 97.1 km
1h 14m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 1m€26–36
Waterford to Mountrath by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Mountrath is to bus via Carlow which costs €13 - €19 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Mountrath is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Mountrath. However, there are services departing from Parnell Street and arriving at Mountrath via Carlow Inst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Mountrath. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Waterford and Mountrath is 147 km. The road distance is 97.1 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Mountrath without a car is to bus via Carlow which takes 3h 43m and costs €13 - €19.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Waterford to Mountrath, including transfers.
Waterford to Mountrath bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Parnell Street station.
Waterford to Mountrath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Mountrath is to bus via Carlow which takes 3h 43m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Mountrath, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Parnell Street to Mountrath via Carlow Inst in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Carlow Inst to Mountrath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €22–30
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Mountrath bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Inst station.
Waterford to Mountrath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Mountrath is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Waterford to Mountrath.
There are 51+ hotels available in Mountrath.



