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How to get fromBedford to Waterfordby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Bedford to Waterford by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Bedford to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Waterfordcar car
    11h 46m
    €106–461

  2. Fly Luton Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    6h 50m
    €61–289

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    15h 24m
    €207–500

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    6. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    17h 12m
    €185–365

  5. Fly Luton Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    7h 55m
    €65–256

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    8h 16m
    €137–428

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    8h 4m
    €97–344

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 11m
    €64–205

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 4m
    €94–331

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 31m
    €102–264

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 19m
    €101–379

Bedford to Waterford by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Waterford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Waterford. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Waterford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Parnell Street via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 15h 24m.

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