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

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

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    29h 21m
    €531–1,137

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    35h 25m
    €384–985

  3. 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
    31h 18m
    €588–1,356

  4. 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
    35h 13m
    €706–1,023

  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 59m
    €613–1,181

  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
    34h 30m
    €520–1,451

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration24h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,395.4 km
  • Duration: 29h 21m

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 Airport Zone 16, then take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn, walk to Cork Andersn's Quay, then take the bus to SETU Cork Road.

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