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

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There are 11 ways to get from Waterford to Gloucester 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 car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Gloucestercar car
    11h 28m
    £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 Gloucestertrain train
    7h 24m
    £52–170

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train
    12h
    £101–187

  4. 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 Gloucestertrain train
    12h 38m
    £105–296

  5. Bus, ferry, train via Bristol

    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 Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucestertrain train
    12h 38m
    £118–309

  6. 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 Gloucestertrain train
    7h 35m
    £98–231

  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 Gloucestertrain train
    7h 36m
    £63–164

  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 Gloucestertrain train
    8h 25m
    £91–245

  9. 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 Gloucestertrain train
    8h 20m
    £62–246

  10. 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 Gloucestertrain train
    7h 42m
    £70–250

  11. 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 Gloucestertrain train
    8h 49m
    £139–428

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

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Gloucester via Wexford Stn, Wexford, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Cardiff Central in around 12h.

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