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How to get fromWaterford to South Walesby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    best
    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
    11h 57m
    £87–157

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    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
    8h 5m
    £48–216

  3. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 29m
    £58–185

  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
    12h 35m
    £91–266

  5. Bus, ferry, train #2

    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 Neathtrain train
    13h 6m
    £76–232

  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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 41m
    £104–246

  7. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 13m
    £109–270

  8. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 4m
    £98–224

Waterford to South Wales by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and South Wales?

There is no direct connection from Waterford to South Wales. However, you can take the bus to Wexford Stn, walk to Wexford, take the train to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Cwmbach. Alternatively, 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, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Cwmbach.

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