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There are 4 ways to get from Waterford Castle to Dublin by bus, train or car

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Bus  •  3h 35m

  1. Take the bus from The Quay to Dublin, Liberty Hall 736 / ...

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Bus via Dublin, Arlington Hotel  •  4h 4m

  1. Take the bus from Waterford, Waterford Bus Station to Dublin, Arlington Hotel 600

2 alternative options

Train  •  3h 55m

  1. Take the train from Waterford to Heuston Kildare/Waterford Service / ...

Drive  •  1h 47m

  1. Drive from Waterford Castle to Dublin 170.6 km

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The cheapest way to get from Waterford Castle to Dublin is to bus via Dublin, Arlington Hotel which costs €13 - €16 and takes 4h 4m.

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The quickest way to get from Waterford Castle to Dublin is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 47m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Waterford Castle to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Viewmount Park Waterford and arriving at Dublin, Liberty Hall via The Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

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The distance between Waterford Castle and Dublin is 132 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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The best way to get from Waterford Castle to Dublin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €15 - €21.

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It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Waterford Castle to Dublin, including transfers.

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Waterford Castle to Dublin bus services, operated by Kenneally's Bus Service, depart from The Quay station.

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The best way to get from Waterford Castle to Dublin is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €15 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 55m.

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Waterford Castle to Dublin bus services, operated by Kenneally's Bus Service, arrive at Dublin, Liberty Hall station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Waterford Castle to Dublin is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Waterford Castle to Dublin.

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  • Distance: 131.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Waterford Castle, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?

Kenneally's Bus Service operates a bus from The Quay to Dublin, Liberty Hall hourly, and the journey takes 2h 20m. Bus Eireann also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Irish Rail operates a train from Waterford to Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15 - €23 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Kenneally's Bus Service
Phone
+353 1 879 8300
Website
transportforireland.ie
Bus from The Quay to Dublin, Liberty Hall
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Schedules at
Kenneally's Bus Service
Bus Eireann

Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.

Contact Details
Phone
1850 836 611
Website
buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn, stop 355051 to Eden Quay, stop 135351
Ave. Duration
2h 38m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€15 - €21
Website
Bus Eireann
Dublin Coach
Phone
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email
info@dublincoach.ie
Website
dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford, Waterford Bus Station to Dublin, Arlington Hotel
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€13 - €16
Website
Dublin Coach

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