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How to get fromExeter to Waterfordby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Waterford by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    13h 24m
    €145–242

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 32m
    €78–235

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    14h 56m
    €200–442

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus bus 508
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    17h 14m
    €144–338

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    14h 43m
    €193–312

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 50m
    €121–300

  7. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    7h 39m
    €79–287

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 58m
    €117–272

  9. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 43m
    €102–356

Exeter to Waterford by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 24m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Waterford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Waterford. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Wexford, walk to Wexford Stn, then take the bus to The Clock Tower. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Parnell Street via Cardiff Central, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 14h 56m.

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