There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
6h 34m€43–63Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
6h 57m€35–158Drive 333.9 km
- Drive from Carrickfergus to Waterfordcar 333.9 km
3h 44m€59–86Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
7h 19m€45–183
Carrickfergus to Waterford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Waterford is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Waterford is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Waterford via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Waterford is 381 km. The road distance is 333.9 km.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Carrickfergus to Waterford, including transfers.
Carrickfergus to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Carrickfergus to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Waterford is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Waterford via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Waterford Bus Stn via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickfergus to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Carrickfergus to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Waterford is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Carrickfergus to Waterford.
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