The average train between Waterford and Northern Ireland takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterford to Northern Ireland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Waterford and Northern Ireland. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterford is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Northern Ireland at 2:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Waterford to Northern Ireland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Northern Ireland station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Waterford to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
Waterford to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Waterford and Northern Ireland is 259 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Waterford to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 8m.