The distance between Carlingford and Waterford is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Carlingford to Waterford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Connolly and then to Waterford.
Take the bus to George's Quay stop 135141 and then to Waterford Rapid Cabs.
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Take the bus to Jurys Hotel stop 123521 then take the train to Waterford.
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There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Waterford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).
The distance between Carlingford and Waterford is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Carlingford and Waterford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Waterford is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlingford and Waterford. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlingford to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dundalk, Connolly and Heuston. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Irish Rail run train services between Carlingford and Waterford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlingford and Waterford. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091 and George's Quay stop 135141. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Bus Eireann, Kenneally's Bus Service, Matthews Coach Hire and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Carlingford and Waterford. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlingford to Waterford. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Waterford. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Waterford is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 105km (65 miles) from Waterford. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlingford and Waterford. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Waterford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 50m | €75($75) | every 3 hours | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €15($15) | every 4 hours | 289km (179 miles) |
Bus via Summerhill | 4h 40m | €27($27) | every 20 mins | 285km (177 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 40m | €34($34) | every 4 hours | 304km (189 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €54($54) | on demand | 273km (170 miles) |
Kenneally's Bus Service
Matthews Coach Hire
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The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.