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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain 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
    8h 16m
    €115–392

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 8m
    €78–285

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    14h 29m
    €169–302

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    30h 10m
    €121–767

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 38m
    €83–281

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain 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
    9h 17m
    €96–309

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    8h 8m
    €96–338

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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
    10h 6m
    €96–260

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain 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
    10h 26m
    €102–427

  10. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    15h 46m
    €173–432

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Waterford. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Parnell Street via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 14h 29m.

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