How to travel from Skerries to Waterford, Ireland

The distance between Skerries and Waterford is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Skerries 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 WaterfordSkerries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Waterford.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Abbey St Lower stop 292 and then to Waterford Rapid Cabs.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Abbey St Lower stop 292 then take the train to Waterford.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Waterford.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skerries and Waterford

There are several options for getting from Skerries to Waterford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Skerries and Waterford is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Skerries and Waterford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skerries to Waterford is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Skerries and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skerries and Waterford. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skerries to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Connolly and Heuston. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Irish Rail run train services between Skerries and Waterford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Skerries and Waterford. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skerries to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abbey St Lower stop 292. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Dublin Bus, Kenneally's Bus Service and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Skerries and Waterford. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skerries to Waterford. We recommend that you take the train to Waterford. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Skerries and Waterford. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skerries to Waterford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Skerries to Waterford

Compare travel optionsbetween Skerries and Waterford

Transport options from Skerries to Waterford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€27($27)
every 3 hours210km (131 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€4($4)
hourly215km (134 miles)
Bus via Abbey St Lower, stop 2923h 50m
€22($22)
every 2 hours212km (132 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 50m
€23($23)
every 3 hours231km (144 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€39($39)
on demand196km (122 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