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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Waterford by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 15m
    €87–290

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    15h 33m
    €144–263

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    16h 22m
    €174–446

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    27h 25m
    €157–951

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    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 22m
    €112–378

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 53m
    €107–355

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

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    8h 54m
    €120–399

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

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 36m
    €95–270

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    9h 52m
    €147–324

Bournemouth to Waterford by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Waterford. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 bus from Bournemouth Square to Parnell Street via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 15h 33m.

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