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

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There are 12 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 car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Waterfordcar car
    11h 19m
    €96–446

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

    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 train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 21m
    €64–203

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    12h 48m
    €122–225

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Wiston

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clarbeston Roadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    12h 55m
    €162–276

  5. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway 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 13m
    €145–363

  6. Train, ferry, bus #3

    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
    €129–351

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

    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 train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 3m
    €71–193

  8. 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 37m
    €116–257

  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 40m
    €166–488

  10. 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 13m
    €78–287

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 56m
    €108–226

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

    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 train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 29m
    €75–302

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest 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 The Clock Tower via Newport (S Wales), Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford, and Wexford Stn in around 12h 48m.

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