There are 4 ways to get from Downpatrick to Waterford by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- 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€34–157Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
7h 19m€36–52Drive 303.7 km
- Drive from Downpatrick to Waterfordcar 303.7 km
3h 30m€55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
7h 47m€37–172
Downpatrick to Waterford by bus
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 7h 19m.
The distance between Downpatrick and Waterford is 372 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Waterford without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h and costs €30 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 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 bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
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. Alternatively, 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 7h 19m.
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
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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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