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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Waterford by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Waterfordcar car
    9h 18m
    €71–409

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    5h 47m
    €42–158

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    11h
    €131–296

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    11h 7m
    €90–160

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 18m
    €53–178

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    6h 31m
    €48–227

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 1m
    €59–287

Manchester to Waterford by train, foot, ferry, tram, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket€131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Waterford. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Waterford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Waterford Bus Stn via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, and Red Cow Luas in around 11h.

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