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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galway City to Waterford

Composite routes from Galway City to Waterford

Cheapest
2 h 47 min
Car
225 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Train from Kildare to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Heuston Station to Merchants
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Heuston Station to Merchants
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$29.30

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Heuston Station to Merchants
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30
Bus from Hanover Bus Park to Ballybricken
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galway City to Waterford?

The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Waterford is to train which costs $28.26 - $40.22 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Waterford?

The fastest way to get from Galway City to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Waterford?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway City station to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Merchants Quay via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Galway City and Waterford?

No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Waterford via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Galway City to Waterford?

The distance between Galway City and Waterford is 290 km. The road distance is 225.7 km.

How do I travel from Galway City to Waterford without a car?

The best way to get from Galway City to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $28.26 - $40.22 .

How long does it take to get from Galway City to Waterford?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Galway City to Waterford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Waterford bus from?

Galway City to Waterford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Galway Ceannt Station.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Waterford train from?

Galway City to Waterford train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway City to Waterford?

The best way to get from Galway City to Waterford is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $28.26 - $40.22 . Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs $30.43 - $50 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Galway City to Waterford bus arrive?

Galway City to Waterford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.

Where does the Galway City to Waterford train arrive?

Galway City to Waterford train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Galway City to Waterford?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Waterford is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Galway City to Waterford.

How do I get a bus ticket from Galway City to Waterford?

Book your Galway City to Waterford bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Waterford?

There are 149+ hotels available in Waterford. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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