There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Waterford by ferry, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
7h 1m€49–71Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
7h 2m€49–68Ferry, bus via Dublin
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
7h 20m€95–242
Holyhead to Waterford by ferry, foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Waterford is to ferry and bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Waterford is to ferry and train which takes 7h 1m and costs €45 - €75.
The distance between Holyhead and Waterford is 290 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Waterford without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 1m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Holyhead to Waterford, including transfers.
There are 200+ hotels available in Waterford.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Waterford, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Waterford. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Waterford. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Waterford Bus Stn via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, and N Wall Quay in around 7h 2m.
- 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 N Wall Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
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