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

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

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    7h 46m
    €73–260

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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
    13h 43m
    €150–275

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    29h 25m
    €135–942

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    €118–398

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    €98–324

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    9h 23m
    €81–234

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain 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 10m
    €93–324

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain 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 10m
    €111–378

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 9m
    €105–443

  10. Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 2m
    €159–407

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Waterford. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, 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 train from Southampton Central to Parnell Street via Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 13h 43m.

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