How to travel from Dingle peninsula to Waterford, Ireland

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Waterford is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dingle peninsula to Waterford by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WaterfordDingle peninsula if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi, Plane and Bus

Take a taxi to Kerry (KIR) then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to The Quay.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Waterford.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Waterford.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance245km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dingle peninsula and Waterford

There are several options for getting from Dingle peninsula to Waterford by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Dingle peninsula and Waterford is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dingle peninsula and Waterford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Waterford is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Dingle peninsula and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dingle peninsula and Waterford. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dingle peninsula to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tralee and Limerick Junction. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Irish Rail run train services between Dingle peninsula and Waterford. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dingle peninsula and Waterford. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dingle peninsula to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lispole stop 636901, Casement Station stop 635061 and Parnell Place stop 255021. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Dingle peninsula and Waterford. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dingle peninsula to Waterford. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kerry (KIR) then fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to The Quay. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Waterford is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 105km (65 miles) from Waterford. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dingle peninsula and Waterford. The distance is around 245km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dingle peninsula to Waterford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dingle peninsula and Waterford

Transport options from Dingle peninsula to Waterford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Bus
3h 60m
€140($140)
once daily503km (312 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€110($110)
once daily288km (179 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€69($69)
every 4 hours303km (188 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€34($34)
on demand245km (152 miles)

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Airports near Waterford

The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Waterford
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Waterford
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Waterford