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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Waterford to Carlow
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Waterford to Carlow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Waterford to Carlow 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 Waterford for Carlow on Sat, Jan 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Jan 03 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.
Travel Information
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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Waterford to Carlow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Waterford to Carlow buses for tomorrow, Saturday, January 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 1:35 AM Waterford Bus Station | 1h00 | 2:35 AM Carlow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:25 AM Waterford Bus Station | 1h00 | 3:25 AM Carlow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:45 AM Waterford Bus Station | 1h05 | 5:50 AM Carlow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:20 AM Waterford Bus Station | 1h05 | 6:25 AM Carlow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:45 AM Waterford Bus Station | 1h30 | 8:15 AM Carlow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect |
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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.
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 |
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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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.
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.
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