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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Cheltenham 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 19m
    €100–449

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 45m
    €60–194

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    13h 7m
    €134–215

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    13h 35m
    €168–388

  5. Train, ferry, bus via Swansea

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea 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
    13h 36m
    €181–419

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

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 35m
    €61–173

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 31m
    €105–283

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h
    €72–312

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

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 25m
    €164–506

  10. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    9h 15m
    €70–288

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    8h 44m
    €112–364

Cheltenham to Waterford by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Spa to Waterford via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 7m.

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