There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Waterford Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
3h 21m€14–32Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3h 28m€17–36Drive 170.2 km
- Drive from Dublin to Waterford Castlecar 170.2 km
1h 48m€29–42Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
3h 55m€27–36
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Waterford Castle is to bus which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Waterford Castle is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Waterford Castle. However, there are services departing from George's Quay and arriving at Ardkeen Woods via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Waterford Castle. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Waterford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Dublin and Waterford Castle is 173 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Waterford Castle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs €14 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Dublin to Waterford Castle, including transfers.
Dublin to Waterford Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Waterford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Waterford Castle is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs €14 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Waterford Castle, 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 hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- 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
Dublin to Waterford Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Dublin to Waterford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Waterford Castle is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Dublin to Waterford Castle.
There are 211+ hotels available in Waterford Castle.