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How to get fromSwansea to Waterfordby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    9h 51m
    €74–127

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 21m
    €59–274

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    10h 10m
    €78–247

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    11h 15m
    €69–221

  5. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 57m
    €74–230

  6. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    10h 38m
    €87–260

  7. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    9h 12m
    €125–303

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Waterford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Waterford. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Wexford, walk to Wexford Stn, then take the bus to The Clock Tower. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Parnell Street via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 10h 10m.

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