Intercity transport · Bus Éireann
Waterford – Athlone · 09:40
Departure Waterford – Athlone at 09:40, arriving 13:46. Duration 4 h 6 min, 208 km, Mon–Fri. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 09:40Departure
- 13:46Arrival
- 4 h 6 minTravel time
- 20Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
09:40
↓ 13:46
WaterfordAthlone
Bus Éireann · Mon–Fri
via Mullinavat · Ballyhale · Thomastown · Bennettsbridge +14
4 h 6 min208 km20 stops
15:15
↓ 19:38
WaterfordAthlone
Bus Éireann · Mon–Fri
via Mullinavat · Ballyhale · Thomastown · Bennettsbridge +14
4 h 23 min208 km20 stops
Operator
BUBus ÉireannLine: Waterford - Athlone - Longford
Source
Line 73, timetable valid from 2026-09-28 to 2027-02-28. Source: Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0). Check the departure at the station before travelling — operators can change timetables.
Route
The line follows the roads the bus takes between the stops in the timetable.
Timetable by stop
Departure time from each stop for this trip.
- 09:40Waterford Bus Stn0 km
- 09:54Mullinavat15.5 km
- 10:05Ballyhale27.2 km
- 10:16Thomastown35.9 km
- 10:26Bennettsbridge45.7 km
- 10:36Ormonde Road55.9 km
- 10:48Kilkenny Stn57.7 km
- 11:04Paulstown76.3 km
- 11:21SETU Carlow96.3 km
- 11:30Carlow Bus Stn97.2 km
- 12:03Stradbally124.1 km
- 12:16Portlaoise JFL Ave134.5 km
- 12:32Mountmellick145.4 km
- 12:45Killeigh159.9 km
- 12:57Tullamore168.6 km
- 13:11Clara180.6 km
- 13:15Tubber186 km
- 13:23Moate191.2 km
- 13:35TUS East Campus204.9 km
- 13:46Athlone Stn208 km
Departure Waterford – Athlone at 09:40
The bus leaves Waterford at 09:40 and reaches Athlone at 13:46. The trip takes 4 h 6 min over 208 km, calling at 20 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Fri.
The operator is Bus Éireann. Via Mullinavat, Ballyhale, Thomastown, Bennettsbridge, Ormonde Road — the departure time from each stop is in the timetable below.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the bus Waterford – Athlone leave?
It leaves at 09:40 and arrives at 13:46 (4 h 6 min).
Which days does this departure run?
Days of operation: Mon–Fri. On this page you can pick a day and see whether it runs.
Where does the bus stop on the way?
It calls at 20 stops, among them: Mullinavat, Ballyhale, Thomastown, Bennettsbridge, Ormonde Road. The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Waterford – Athlone?
208 km according to the timetable, taking 4 h 6 min.
The data is for information only: it comes from Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0) and is updated daily. Always check the departure, arrival and platform at the bus station or with the operator — timetables can change without notice. Buses does not sell tickets and is not responsible for delays, changes or cancelled departures.