There are 4 ways to get from Dublin One to Waterford by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
2h 45m€13–18Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3h 53m€17–24Drive 165.4 km
- Drive from Dublin One to Waterfordcar 165.4 km
1h 44m€29–42Bus via Abbey St Lower
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
3h 35m€19–26
Dublin One to Waterford by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin One to Waterford is to bus which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin One to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin One to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Abbey St. and arriving at Waterford via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Dublin One and Waterford is 167 km. The road distance is 165.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin One to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €18.
The bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stn takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin One to Waterford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin One to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin One to Waterford is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Dublin One, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €13–18 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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin One to Waterford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Dublin One to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin One to Waterford is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Dublin One to Waterford.
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