What is the cheapest way to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down?

The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down?

The fastest way to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Waterford and Newcastle, County Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Mc Clures via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Waterford and Newcastle, County Down?

No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down?

The distance between Waterford and Newcastle, County Down is 205 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

How do I travel from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down without a car?

The best way to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £100 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterford to Newcastle, County Down bus from?

Waterford to Newcastle, County Down bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Waterford to Newcastle, County Down train from?

Waterford to Newcastle, County Down train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.

Train or bus from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down?

The best way to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £100 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Waterford to Newcastle, County Down bus arrive?

Waterford to Newcastle, County Down bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where does the Waterford to Newcastle, County Down train arrive?

Waterford to Newcastle, County Down train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Newcastle, County Down is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down.

Where can I stay near Newcastle, County Down?

There are 352+ hotels available in Newcastle, County Down.

Waterford to Newcastle, County Down - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
4h 51m
£107–139
Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterford to Newcastle, County Downcar 179.5 mi
3h 19m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Mc Cluresbus 237 / ...
7h 11m

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Waterford to Newcastle, County Down via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Newry in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Newcastle, County Down via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Mc Clures in around 7h 11m.

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