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Dublin to Waterford by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Waterford is to bus which costs €13 - €21 and takes 2h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Waterford is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin City South, Georges Quay and arriving at The Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heuston and arriving at Waterford. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Dublin and Waterford is 133 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €13 - €21.
The bus from Dublin City South, Georges Quay to The Quay takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to Waterford bus services, operated by Kenneally's Bus Service, depart from Dublin City South, Georges Quay station.
Dublin to Waterford train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Waterford is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 16m.
- Distance: 132.8 km
- Duration: 2h 15m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
Kenneally's Bus Service operates a bus from Dublin City South, Georges Quay to The Quay hourly, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Irish Rail operates a train from Heuston to Waterford every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15 - €23 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €23
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €15 - €18
- Flexible
- €19 - €23
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Georges Quay to The Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Kenneally's Bus Service
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 Busáras, stop 135001 to Waterford Bus Stn, stop 355051
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- Bus Eireann
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Days Hotel Merchants Quay Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Waterford bus services, operated by Kenneally's Bus Service, arrive at The Quay station.
Dublin to Waterford train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Waterford is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Dublin to Waterford.
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