There are 4 ways to get from Coleraine to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
7h 28m€50–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218
- 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
8h 20m€26–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
8h 14m€51–182Drive 376.5 km
- Drive from Coleraine to Waterfordcar 376.5 km
4h 37m€69–99
Coleraine to Waterford by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Waterford is to bus which costs €26 - €160 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Waterford is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Waterford via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Coleraine and Waterford is 460 km. The road distance is 376.5 km.
The best way to get from Coleraine to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Coleraine to Waterford, including transfers.
Coleraine to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Coleraine to Waterford train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Coleraine to Waterford is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €160 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Coleraine to Waterford via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Waterford Bus Stn via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Coleraine to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.
Coleraine to Waterford train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Waterford is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Coleraine to Waterford.
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