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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Waterford by car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Waterfordcar car
    9h 6m
    €66–402

  2. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    6h 45m
    €53–181

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    9h 48m
    €80–128

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    9h 51m
    €123–298

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    7h 19m
    €60–196

  6. Fly Liverpool to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    6h 53m
    €58–266

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

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    7h 29m
    €65–241

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester 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 Chester to Waterford via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 48m.

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