There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Bushmills by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorialbus 221
7h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
8h 8m£43–63Drive 241.9 mi
- Drive from Waterford to Bushmillscar 241.9 mi
4h 34m£59–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
9h 16m£43–166
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Bushmills is to train which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Bushmills is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Bushmills. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Bushmills War Memorial via Red Cow Luas, Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Bushmills. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Waterford and Bushmills is 266 miles. The road distance is 243.3 miles.
The best way to get from Waterford to Bushmills without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Waterford to Bushmills, including transfers.
Waterford to Bushmills bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Bushmills train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Bushmills is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Bushmills, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bushmills War Memorial via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Donegall Square North in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterford to Bushmills War Memorial via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 8h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £12–18
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £14–20
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–130
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Bushmills bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Waterford to Bushmills train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Bushmills is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Waterford to Bushmills.
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