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Compare train and bus for Dublin to Waterford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Waterford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Waterford:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dublin to Waterford costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Waterford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
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How to get from Dublin to Waterford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dublin to Waterford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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4:05 PM1h49Dublin5:54 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
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- 4:05 PM1h49Dublin5:54 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:05 PM1h49Dublin5:54 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:15 AM2h10Dublin12:25 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
- 3:10 PM2h10Dublin5:20 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
- 5:35 PM2h15Dublin7:50 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Waterford:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dublin to Waterford costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Waterford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 149 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and Waterford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dublin, St Columcille's Hospital and arrive in Waterford, Cork Road (Whitfield Clinic).
- Travel with Alibus, Infobus, Dublin Coach, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Bus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons to go to Waterford by bus.
- Travel with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) to go to Waterford by train.
- 22 direct buses per day with Infobus, Dublin Coach, Expressway (Bus Éireann), J.J.Kavanagh & Sons.
- 7 direct trains per day with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
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