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There are 7 ways to get from Waterford to Buncrana by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    8h 16m
    €59–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to Airport Zone 16bus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rdbus bus 933 / ...
    8h 20m
    €39–49

  3. Drive 377.7 km

    1. Drive from Waterford to Buncranacar car 377.7 km
    5h 3m
    €64–92

  4. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane DUB - LDY
    8h 14m
    €110–344

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rdbus bus 933 / ...
    8h 25m
    €42–64

  6. Bus via Letterkenny Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Buncranabus bus 951
    9h 44m
    €47–69

  7. Bus to Cork Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ORK - LDY
    9h
    €77–398

Waterford to Buncrana by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Buncrana, Ireland?

You can take a train from Waterford to Buncrana via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parnell Street to Cockhill Rd via Airport Zone 16 in around 8h 20m.

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