The distance between Lahinch and Waterford is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lahinch to Waterford by bus, train 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 bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.
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Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then Limerick Junction and then to Waterford.
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There are several options for getting from Lahinch to Waterford by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).
The distance between Lahinch and Waterford is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Lahinch and Waterford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lahinch to Waterford is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Lahinch and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lahinch and Waterford. We recommend that you drive to Waterford. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahinch and Waterford. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahinch to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341 and Limerick. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Bus Eireann and Irish Rail run regular bus services between Lahinch and Waterford. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahinch to Waterford. We recommend that you take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Lahinch and Waterford. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahinch to Waterford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €32($32) | every 4 hours | 199km (124 miles) |
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 635031 | 4hrs | €20($20) | every 4 hours | 211km (131 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 35m | €36($36) | twice daily | 194km (121 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €39($39) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.