Intercity transport · Bus Éireann
Waterford – Athlone · 15:15
Departure Waterford – Athlone at 15:15, arriving 19:33. Duration 4 h 18 min, 208 km, Sat. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 15:15Departure
- 19:33Arrival
- 4 h 18 minTravel time
- 20Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Does not run
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.
- 15:15Waterford Bus Stn0 km
- 15:31Mullinavat15.5 km
- 15:43Ballyhale27.2 km
- 15:54Thomastown35.9 km
- 16:05Bennettsbridge45.7 km
- 16:18Ormonde Road55.9 km
- 16:35Kilkenny Stn57.7 km
- 16:53Paulstown76.3 km
- 17:11SETU Carlow96.3 km
- 17:18Carlow Bus Stn97.2 km
- 17:51Stradbally124.1 km
- 18:05Portlaoise JFL Ave134.5 km
- 18:20Mountmellick145.4 km
- 18:33Killeigh159.9 km
- 18:48Tullamore168.6 km
- 19:03Clara180.6 km
- 19:08Tubber186 km
- 19:15Moate191.2 km
- 19:27TUS East Campus204.9 km
- 19:33Athlone Stn208 km
Departure Waterford – Athlone at 15:15
The bus leaves Waterford at 15:15 and reaches Athlone at 19:33. The trip takes 4 h 18 min over 208 km, calling at 20 stops. Days of operation: Sat.
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 15:15 and arrives at 19:33 (4 h 18 min).
Which days does this departure run?
Days of operation: Sat. 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 18 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.