The distance between Limerick and Waterford is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Limerick 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.
👋 Also check out Waterford → Limerick if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Waterford.
Take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.
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There are several options for getting from Limerick to Waterford by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).
The distance between Limerick and Waterford is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Limerick and Waterford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limerick to Waterford is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Limerick and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Limerick and Waterford. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Limerick to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Limerick Junction. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Irish Rail run train services between Limerick and Waterford. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Limerick and Waterford. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Limerick and Waterford with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 20m.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Limerick and Waterford. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limerick to Waterford. We recommend that you take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Limerick and Waterford. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limerick to Waterford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | €22($22) | twice daily | 124km (77 miles) |
Bus | 2h 20m | €17($17) | every 4 hours | 129km (80 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €18($18) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
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The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.