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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    11h 40m
    €88–155

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 4m
    €51–254

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 47m
    €72–225

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    12h 56m
    €93–283

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    9h 1m
    €123–298

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 45m
    €113–277

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

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Waterford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Porthcawl to Waterford. However, you can take the bus to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, walk to Bridgend, 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 the bus to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, walk to Bridgend, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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.

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