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How to get fromWaterford to Cheltenhamby car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Waterford to Cheltenham by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Waterford to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Cheltenhamcar car
    11h 23m
    £83–383

  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 Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 4m
    £51–170

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Carmarthen

    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 Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    12h 25m
    £115–196

  4. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    12h 43m
    £110–189

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    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 Cheltenham Spatrain train
    12h 52m
    £141–325

  6. 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 New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 2m
    £52–153

  7. 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 Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 18m
    £88–241

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 54m
    £79–229

  9. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 10m
    £60–259

  10. 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 Cheltenham Spatrain train
    9h 6m
    £139–428

  11. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    8h 55m
    £59–240

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Cheltenham. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Cheltenham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cheltenham Spa via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Carmarthen, and Bristol Parkway in around 12h 25m.

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