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

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There are 10 ways to get from Oxford to Waterford by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Oxford 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
    11h 46m
    €106–460

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 27m
    €77–235

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    13h 13m
    €149–274

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    17h 26m
    €138–352

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 35m
    €135–441

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 10m
    €80–202

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 36m
    €116–368

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 14m
    €106–335

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    8h 8m
    €103–368

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 45m
    €122–486

Oxford to Waterford by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford 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 Oxford to Parnell Street via Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 13h 13m.

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