The distance between Tralee and Waterford is around 206km (128 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 Tralee to Waterford by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Waterford → Tralee if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to The Quay.
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Take the train to Mallow then Limerick Junction and then to Waterford.
Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Waterford Waterford Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Tralee to Waterford by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 25m. 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 €41 ($41).
The distance between Tralee and Waterford is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (110 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Tralee and Waterford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tralee to Waterford is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Tralee and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tralee and Waterford. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tralee to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mallow and Limerick Junction. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Irish Rail run train services between Tralee and Waterford. Trains depart twice daily 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 Tralee and Waterford. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tralee to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 255021. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Tralee and Waterford. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tralee to Waterford. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to The Quay. 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 Tralee and Waterford. The distance is around 206km (128 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 Tralee to Waterford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | €36($36) | every 20 mins | 463km (287 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | €33($33) | twice daily | 249km (154 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €27($27) | every 3 hours | 240km (149 miles) |
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 255021 | 4h 25m | €23($23) | every 2 hours | 244km (152 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €41($41) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
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The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.