There are 4 ways to get from Dalkey to Waterford by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
3h 56m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
4h 14m€19–28Drive 159.6 km
- Drive from Dalkey to Waterfordcar 159.6 km
1h 49m€29–42Line 702 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hyde Road to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 702
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
4h 42m€23–32
Dalkey to Waterford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalkey to Waterford is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dalkey to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalkey to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Dalkey and arriving at Waterford via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Dalkey and Waterford is 187 km. The road distance is 159.6 km.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Dalkey to Waterford, including transfers.
Dalkey to Waterford bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Hyde Road station.
Dalkey to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Waterford is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Dalkey, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- 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
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Hyde Road to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Aircoach
- 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
Dalkey to Waterford bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dalkey to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalkey to Waterford is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Dalkey to Waterford.
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