Waterford to Carlow bus with J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

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Compare train and bus for Waterford to Carlow

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Waterford to Carlow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €12.

Distance: 66 km

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€12

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€9

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1h 44m

Average total duration

1h 14m

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1h 39m

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1h 9m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Waterford to Carlow

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Buses from Waterford to Carlow run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €9 by train.

There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 21:19. The fastest bus covers the 66 km distance in 1h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train from €9
Distance
66 km
Average bus duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
€12
Buses per day
23
Direct buses
12
Fastest bus
1h 0m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
21:19
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €9

Bus providers: J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Waterford to CarlowYou can travel by bus between Waterford to Carlow with J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
€12
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons frequency
9 a day

Bus Éireann

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
€12
Bus Éireann frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Bus from Waterford to Carlow

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Waterford to Carlow 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 Carlow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Cheap coach tickets from Waterford to Carlow can start from as little as €10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Waterford to Carlow is €10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Waterford to Carlow is 1 h 10 min   to travel the 66 km long trip, with around there are 23 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Waterford to Carlow leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Waterford to Carlow leaves at 21: 19.
Yes, there are 12 direct coaches a day from Waterford to Carlow with J. J. Kavanagh & Sons or Bus Éireann. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the trip from Waterford to Carlow you can take a coach with J. J. Kavanagh & Sons or Bus Éireann. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Waterford to Carlow on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Waterford, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Waterford, Bus Station and Waterford, Cork Road (Whitfield Clinic). When arriving in Carlow, you can end your journey in coach stations like Karlou, Carlow Barrack St (Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St) and Carlow, Kilkenny Road (Vocational School).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Waterford, Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Karlou, Carlow Barrack St (Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Carlow from Waterford is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Waterford to Carlow by coach is October.
You have options as you can travel to Carlow from Waterford 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Waterford to Carlow has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Waterford to Carlow.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Waterford to Carlow.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Waterford to Carlow, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Waterford to Carlow.
    No, luggage for the coach from Waterford to Carlow needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Waterford to Carlow.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Waterford to Carlow.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Waterford to Carlow.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Waterford to Carlow.

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    The major bus station for departures in Waterford is Waterford, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Waterford, Bus Station for your trip from Waterford to Carlow.
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