There are 5 ways to get from Cookstown to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
5h 40m€93–119Drive 316.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Cookstown to Waterfordcar 316.4 km
3h 48m€56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus X4
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
6h 12mBus, train
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
6h 37mBus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
6h 41m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Waterford is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Waterford is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Cookstown to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Waterford via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Cookstown and Waterford is 359 km. The road distance is 316.4 km.
The best way to get from Cookstown to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cookstown to Waterford, including transfers.
Cookstown to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop station.
Cookstown to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Cookstown to Waterford is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Waterford via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Waterford Bus Stn via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
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
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 Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
Cookstown to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Cookstown to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cookstown to Waterford is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cookstown to Waterford.
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