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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Swindon 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
    11h 56m
    €110–463

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 45m
    €59–190

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    12h 43m
    €143–239

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 / ...
    14h 31m
    €159–264

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea 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
    13h 2m
    €184–416

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

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 32m
    €104–279

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

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain 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
    7h 32m
    €143–467

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 10m
    €116–318

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    9h 19m
    €101–237

  10. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    8h 47m
    €113–376

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon 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 Swindon to The Clock Tower via Swansea, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Wexford Stn in around 12h 43m.

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