How to get from Waterford to County Kildare by bus and train?

Waterford to County Kildare - Bus Schedule

The 736 bus from Waterford to County Kildare runs from 08:45 to 17:40, with departures every 2 hr 15 min-3 hr 40 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 36 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Waterford to County Kildare by bus and train

To get from Waterford to County Kildare in Newbridge, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 736 bus from Merchants Quay-Waterford Bus Stn station to Carlow Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 892 bus from Newbridge Stn station to Athgarvan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Waterford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to County Kildare on the Moovit app.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 736736
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 892892
Walk to County Kildare
Leaves from Merchants Quay-Waterford Bus Stn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merchants Quay-Waterford Bus Stn
    ID 352561
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlow Bus Station
    ID 335571
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carlow
    940 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newbridge
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newbridge Stn
    ID 11694
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 892892
    Wait for bus
    892
    Esker Lea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athgarvan
    ID 14384
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to County Kildare
    Walk to
    County Kildare
    2.75 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waterford to County Kildare

The distance between Waterford, Newbridge and County Kildare, Newbridge is approximately 146.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterford to County Kildare by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newbridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Waterford to County Kildare

To check the bus and train schedule from Waterford to County Kildare using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterford) and destination (County Kildare), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterford to County Kildare?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 736, Train line RAIL, Bus line 892.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waterford and County Kildare?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waterford to County Kildare?

    The 736 bus line goes from Merchants Quay-Waterford Bus Stn station near Waterford in Ireland to Carlow Bus Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Carlow Bus Station near County Kildare in Newbridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterford to County Kildare by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Waterford in Ireland and County Kildare in Newbridge by bus and train is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waterford to get to County Kildare?

    Get on the 736 bus from the Merchants Quay-Waterford Bus Stn stop near Waterford in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waterford and County Kildare?

    Get off the bus at the Carlow Bus Station, which is closest to County Kildare in Newbridge.

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