There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Dublin by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 18m€15–22Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
2h 30m€13–22Drive 164.3 km
- Drive from Waterford to Dublincar 164.3 km
1h 42m€29–42Bus via Wexford
- Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Wexford Stnbus 340
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Grand Paradebus 740 / ...
3h 56m€32–46
Waterford to Dublin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Dublin is to bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Eden Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterford and arriving at Dublin Heuston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Waterford and Dublin is 179 km. The road distance is 164.3 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €15 - €22.
The train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
Waterford to Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Eden Quay hourly. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Dublin Coach also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €15–22
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from The Clock Tower to Wexford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Wexford Stn to Grand Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Waterford to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Dublin is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Waterford to Dublin.
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