How to travel from Carlingford to Waterford, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out WaterfordCarlingford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Connolly and then to Waterford.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to George's Quay stop 135141 and then to Waterford Rapid Cabs.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Jurys Hotel stop 123521 then take the train to Waterford.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Waterford.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Waterford

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Waterford

Transport options from Carlingford to Waterford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€75($75)
every 3 hours293km (182 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€15($15)
every 4 hours289km (179 miles)
Bus via Summerhill4h 40m
€27($27)
every 20 mins285km (177 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 40m
€34($34)
every 4 hours304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€54($54)
on demand273km (170 miles)

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Airports near Waterford

The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Waterford
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Waterford
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Waterford