There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Carrickfergus by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 57m£38–55Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
6h 28m£26–40Drive 207.4 mi
- Drive from Waterford to Carrickferguscar 207.4 mi
3h 42m£51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
6h 46m
Waterford to Carrickfergus by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Carrickfergus is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Carrickfergus is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Joymount via Red Cow Luas, Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Pottinger's Entry High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Carrickfergus via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Waterford and Carrickfergus is 238 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waterford to Carrickfergus without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Waterford to Carrickfergus, including transfers.
Waterford to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Carrickfergus is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Carrickfergus via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Joymount via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Pottinger's Entry High Street in around 6h 28m.
- 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/
- 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 Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Waterford to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Carrickfergus is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Waterford to Carrickfergus.
There are 1200+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.