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

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There are 9 ways to get from Waterford to Plymouth by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

    best
    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
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 2m
    £89–240

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 22m
    £63–241

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Wexford

    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 Plymouthtrain train
    14h 20m
    £149–282

  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 Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    14h 56m
    £110–195

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

    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 Plymouthtrain train
    8h 51m
    £90–245

  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 Plymouthtrain train
    9h 3m
    £136–306

  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 Plymouthtrain train
    10h 32m
    £145–294

  8. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    10h 33m
    £110–346

  9. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    15h 47m
    £158–391

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

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Plymouth. 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 Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Plymouth via Wexford Stn, Wexford, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 14h 20m.

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