There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Waterford by train, bus, 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.
Dublin to Waterford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Waterford is to bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 42m 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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Waterford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Dublin and Waterford is 179 km. The road distance is 164 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €22.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to Waterford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Waterford is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, 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. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €15–22
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Waterford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Dublin to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Waterford is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Dublin to Waterford.
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