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

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

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    29h 25m
    €533–1,552

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MEL - KIR
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    35h 4m
    €347–864

  3. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    33h 46m
    €756–2,273

  4. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MEL - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    30h 11m
    €738–1,056

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    37h 11m
    €605–1,196

  6. Fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MEL - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    32h 53m
    €690–1,551

  7. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    34h 18m
    €393–985

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€456Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17,410.3 km
  • Duration: 29h 25m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Waterford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Waterford. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Connolly, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Waterford.

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