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Compare train and bus for Waterford to Carlow
Omio recommends booking the train 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 14m. 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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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€14 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Waterford to Carlow
Buses from Waterford to Carlow run on average 24 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 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 21:10. 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 24 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: Expressway (Bus Éireann), Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Waterford to CarlowYou can travel by bus between Waterford to Carlow with Expressway (Bus Éireann), Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), 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
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus Éireann
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.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Waterford to Carlow
Most Waterford to Carlow buses use the Waterford, Bus Station to Karlou, Carlow Barrack St(Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St) station pair, with some services arriving at Carlow, Kilkenny Road (Vocational School). Use this guide to compare Waterford and Carlow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Waterford, Bus Station from Waterford city centre
Getting to Waterford, Cork Road (Whitfield Clinic) from Waterford city centre
Getting to Karlou, Carlow Barrack St(Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St) from Carlow city centre
Getting to Carlow, Kilkenny Road (Vocational School) from Carlow city centre
Most popular bus connections from Waterford
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