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How to get fromWaterford to Exeterby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Waterford to Exeter by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 35m
    £63–195

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Wexford Stnbus bus 340
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    13h 4m
    £129–216

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Cardiff

    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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    14h 47m
    £170–370

  4. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 45m
    £100–256

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    6h 58m
    £65–205

  6. 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 24m
    £81–289

  7. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 23m
    £103–239

  8. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    15h 6m
    £161–270

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Exeter St Davids via Wexford Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 13h 4m.

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