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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Waterford by plane, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BIO - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 31m
    €74–219

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Waterfordcar car
    30h 16m
    €60–573

  3. Fly Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BIO - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 17m
    €83–272

  4. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SDR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 11m
    €80–237

  5. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BIQ - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 16m
    €85–318

  6. Fly Bilbao Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BIO - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    13h 10m
    €85–277

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,365.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Waterford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Waterford. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Waterford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bilbao to Waterford via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 30h 16m.

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