There are 4 ways to get from Downpatrick to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
6h 57m€36–52Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- 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
7h€34–152Drive 303.7 km
- Drive from Downpatrick to Waterfordcar 303.7 km
3h 30m€54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
7h 47m€38–167
Downpatrick to Waterford by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Waterford is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €30 - €160 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Waterford is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Downpatrick to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Waterford via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Downpatrick and Waterford is 396 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Downpatrick to Waterford, including transfers.
Downpatrick to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Downpatrick to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Waterford is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €30 - €160 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Church Street to Waterford via Stand 22, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Waterford Bus Stn via Stand 22, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 7h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- 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
Downpatrick to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Downpatrick to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Waterford is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Downpatrick to Waterford.
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