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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 $17. 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 $17, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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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.
3:10 PM2h10Dublin5:20 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
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3:10 PM2h10Dublin5:20 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
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3:10 PM2h10Dublin5:20 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
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5:35 PM2h15Dublin7:50 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
1:15 PM2h16Dublin3:31 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
10:15 AM2h25Dublin12:40 PMWaterford$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Waterford:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dublin to Waterford costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Waterford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 151 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Dublin Bus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann to go to Waterford by bus.
- Travel with Irish Rail to go to Waterford by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with Infobus, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann.
- 6 direct trains per day with Irish Rail.
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