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How to get fromWaterford to Bournemouthby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Waterford to Bournemouth by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 17m
    £75–237

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 16m
    £73–217

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    14h 50m
    £119–191

  4. Bus, ferry, train via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 23m
    £180–397

  5. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 49m
    £134–443

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 26m
    £110–278

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 35m
    £101–232

  8. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORK - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 4m
    £93–311

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 39m
    £166–260

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bournemouth Square via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, and Meeting House Lane in around 14h 50m.

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