How to get from Athlone to Waterford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Waterford in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the 736 bus from Outside Heuston Train Station station to Merchants Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 736736
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Setu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Merchants Quay
    Ride to bus station
    Merchants Quay
    ID 352591
    135 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Athlone to Waterford in Ireland, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing) station to Batchelors Walk station. Next, take the 736 bus from Dublin City South Georges Quay station to Merchants Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 736736
Leaves from Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)
    1.09 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Zone 2, Stop 3665
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    112 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South Georges Quay
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Setu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Merchants Quay
    Ride to bus station
    Merchants Quay
    ID 352591
    145 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Waterford

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland is approximately 305.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Waterford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Radisson Hotel.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Waterford, Ireland

Waterford is located at Waterford, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Merchants Quay.

Train stations close to Waterford:

  • Waterford (Plunkett)

Bus stations close to Waterford:

  • Merchants Quay
  • Waterford Bus Stn
  • The Munster Express

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Athlone to Waterford in Ireland, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing) station to Batchelors Walk station. Next, take the 736 bus from Dublin City South Georges Quay station to Merchants Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 736736
Leaves from Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)
    1.09 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Zone 2, Stop 3665
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    112 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South Georges Quay
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Setu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Merchants Quay
    Ride to bus station
    Merchants Quay
    ID 352591
    145 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Waterford?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 736.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Waterford?

    The alternative route takes 287 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 736.

  • Is there a direct train between Athlone and Waterford in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Waterford in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dublin Heuston station near Waterford in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Waterford in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Waterford in Ireland by train and bus is about 4 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athlone to get to Waterford in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athlone and Waterford in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Waterford in Ireland.

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