The distance between Dublin and Waterford is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dublin to Waterford by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Waterford → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to The Quay.
Kenneally's Bus Service
+ 3 othersTake the train to Waterford.
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Waterford by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).
The distance between Dublin and Waterford is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Dublin and Waterford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Waterford is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dublin and Waterford. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dublin and Waterford with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 20m.
Irish Rail run train services between Dublin and Waterford. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Waterford. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dublin and Waterford with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.
Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Dublin and Waterford. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Waterford. We recommend that you take the bus to The Quay. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dublin and Waterford. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Waterford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2h 15m | every 30 mins | 165km (102 miles) | |
Train | 2h 20m | €19($19) | every 4 hours | 179km (111 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €23($23) | on demand | 164km (102 miles) |
Kenneally's Bus Service
Dublin Coach
Eurobus
Bus Eireann
The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.