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How to get fromWaterford to Rathdowneyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Rathdowney by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    4h 21m
    €24–42

  2. Drive 86.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterford to Rathdowneycar car 86.1 km
    1h 11m
    €15–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    5h 1m
    €20–33

  4. Bus via Carlow

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Instbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Inst to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    4h 33m

Waterford to Rathdowney by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 173.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Rathdowney, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rathdowney via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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