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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Waterford by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Santander Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SDR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    6h
    €66–228

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Waterfordcar car
    30h 59m
    €70–588

  3. Fly Santander Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane SDR - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 33m
    €85–245

  4. Fly Santander Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SDR - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 55m
    €111–399

  5. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BIO - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    10h 40m
    €81–230

  6. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BIO - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    11h 33m
    €101–285

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Santurce/Santurtzibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bilbao to Rosslareferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    35h
    €300–319

Santander to Waterford by bus, taxi, ferry, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration35hAverage Duration
Ticket€300Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santander to Waterford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,320.8 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Waterford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Santander to Waterford. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santander to Waterford via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 30h 59m.

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