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How to get fromMadrid to Waterfordby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Waterford by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 51m
    €72–207

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Waterfordcar car
    34h 5m
    €122–662

  3. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAD - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    9h 57m
    €87–261

  4. Fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAD - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 35m
    €79–286

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    37h 55m
    €110–641

  6. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    38h 56m
    €139–687

Madrid to Waterford by bus, train, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration37h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,656.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Waterford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Waterford. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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 vehicle from Madrid to Waterford via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 34h 5m.

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