There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Dundalk 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 Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 56m€29–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntrbus 900 / ...
4h 21m€26–32Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
4h 21m€30–46Drive 233.8 km
- Drive from Waterford to Dundalkcar 233.8 km
2h 40m€40–58
Waterford to Dundalk by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Dundalk is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Stapleton Place via Red Cow Luas and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Waterford and Dundalk is 269 km. The road distance is 233.8 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Waterford to Dundalk, including transfers.
Waterford to Dundalk bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Stapleton Place via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- 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
- €12–17
- 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
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €15–21
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Dundalk bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Waterford to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Dundalk is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Waterford to Dundalk.
There are 252+ hotels available in Dundalk.