There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Portmarnock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3h 8m€19–28Bus via Parnell Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Villagebus H2
3h 42m€16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Villagebus H2
3h 38m€20–26Drive 181.3 km
- Drive from Waterford to Portmarnockcar 181.3 km
1h 52m€32–47
Waterford to Portmarnock by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Portmarnock is to bus via Parnell Street which costs €16 - €21 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Portmarnock via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Waterford and Portmarnock is 193 km. The road distance is 181.3 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Portmarnock without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Waterford to Portmarnock, including transfers.
Waterford to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Portmarnock is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Portmarnock, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portmarnock Village via Bachelors Walk and Abbey St Lower in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Parnell Street to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Waterford to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Portmarnock is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Waterford to Portmarnock.
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