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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sheffield to Waterford by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Waterfordcar car
    10h 15m
    €82–425

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    7h 15m
    €58–204

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    12h 20m
    €109–186

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    12h 41m
    €111–186

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    7h 47m
    €69–222

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 28m
    €60–249

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 40m
    €58–176

  8. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 26m
    €66–212

Sheffield to Waterford by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Waterford. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Waterford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Waterford Bus Stn via Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, and Red Cow Luas in around 12h 20m.

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