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How to get fromBristol to Waterfordby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    11h 1m
    €114–193

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    7h 27m
    €43–160

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    13h 24m
    €122–328

  4. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    6h 43m
    €94–233

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 26m
    €84–212

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain 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
    8h 42m
    €101–234

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain 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 20m
    €164–494

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 3m
    €65–284

  9. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 4m
    €119–314

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Waterford. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the bus to Parnell Street. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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.

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