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

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There are 9 ways to get from Plymouth to Waterford by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    14h 26m
    €176–324

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 29m
    €64–270

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus 216
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    5. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    16h 6m
    €122–223

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 4m
    €105–290

  5. Train, ferry, bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    16h 54m
    €186–465

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 37m
    €108–284

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    8h 51m
    €160–357

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    11h 35m
    €150–336

  9. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    11h 17m
    €131–411

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Waterford. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Wexford, walk to Wexford Stn, then take the bus to The Clock Tower. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Parnell Street via Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway K14, Newport (S Wales), Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 16h 6m.

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