There are 4 ways to get from Portmarnock to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3h 54m€18–27Bus via Talbot St East
cheapest- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Talbot St Eastbus H2
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
4h 11m€16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Abbey St Lowerbus H2
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
4h 11m€19–26Drive 181.3 km
- Drive from Portmarnock to Waterfordcar 181.3 km
1h 53m€32–47
Portmarnock to Waterford by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portmarnock to Waterford is to bus via Talbot St East which costs €15 - €21 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Portmarnock to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmarnock to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock Village and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portmarnock to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock and arriving at Waterford via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Portmarnock and Waterford is 193 km. The road distance is 181.3 km.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Portmarnock to Waterford, including transfers.
Portmarnock to Waterford bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Portmarnock Village station.
Portmarnock to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Portmarnock to Waterford is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Portmarnock, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portmarnock Village to Waterford Bus Stn via Abbey St Lower and Burgh Quay in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Portmarnock Village to Talbot St East
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Portmarnock to Waterford bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Abbey St Lower station.
Portmarnock to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portmarnock to Waterford is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Portmarnock to Waterford.
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