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How to get fromYork to Waterfordby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from York to Waterford by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from York to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Waterfordcar car
    10h 24m
    €90–435

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 51m
    €51–152

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    13h 15m
    €115–191

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Earlestowntrain train
    3. Take the train from Earlestown to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    14h 16m
    €120–209

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 51m
    €79–226

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 14m
    €66–195

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 52m
    €70–274

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 58m
    €72–217

York to Waterford by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Waterford. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Waterford. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Waterford via Newton-le-Willows, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 15m.

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