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

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

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    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
    €79–247

  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 36m
    €77–235

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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 112 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    16h 7m
    €137–328

  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 45m
    €126–320

  7. 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 35m
    €126–289

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 7m
    €101–336

  9. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    12h 1m
    €108–352

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Waterford. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Waterford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to The Clock Tower via Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford, and Wexford Stn in around 13h 24m.

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