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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Waterford by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    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 6m
    €76–219

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Waterfordcar car
    30h 59m
    €71–588

  3. Fly 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 2m
    €93–735

  4. Fly 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 59m
    €99–329

  5. Car ferry, train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway 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
    36h 41m
    €306–1,163

Santander to Waterford by car ferry, foot, bus, train, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration36h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,320.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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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