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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Carlow to Waterford
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Carlow to Waterford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlow to Waterford will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Carlow for Waterford on Tue, May 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:25 AM0h50Carlow Bus Station2:15 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers- 3:15 AM1h00Carlow Bus Station4:15 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 AM1h15Carlow Bus Station8:25 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 AM0h55Carlow Bus Station9:40 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 AM0h55Carlow Bus Station11:45 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- 1:25 AM0h50Carlow Bus Station2:15 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 AM0h55Carlow Bus Station9:40 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 AM0h55Carlow Bus Station11:45 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM0h55Carlow Bus Station6:25 PMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 AM1h00Carlow Bus Station4:15 AMWaterford Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Carlow to Waterford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carlow to Waterford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 66 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carlow to Waterford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Carlow to Waterford buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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.png) | 1:00 AM Carlow Bus Station | 1h10 | 2:10 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:25 AM Carlow Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:15 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:15 AM Carlow Bus Station | 1h00 | 4:15 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:10 AM Carlow Bus Station | 1h15 | 8:25 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 AM Carlow Bus Station | 0h55 | 9:40 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlow to Waterford
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Buses from Carlow to Waterford run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 66 km distance in 50m.
Distance 66 km |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
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Bus providers: J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Carlow to WaterfordYou can travel by bus between Carlow to Waterford with J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Carlow to Waterford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlow to Waterford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Waterford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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