Dublin → Waterford

Dublin to Waterford by train

Dublin

Waterford

A direct train runs from Dublin to Waterford, scheduled from 1 h 49 min, with 54 departures in a timetable week.

Service: Direct: one train, no change
Scheduled time: from 1 h 49 min (typically 2 h 14 min)
Departures in a timetable week: 54
Operator: Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail
Stations: Dublin Heuston → Waterford (Plunkett)
Straight-line distance: 133 km

What this is based on

From the operator's published timetable, valid to 12 Dec 2026. The departure count is for one week of that timetable (the week it was read, early October 2026) and counts every direct departure from Dublin to Waterford; it is not a daily figure.
The stations shown are the pair used by the most departures; other stations in either place may also be served.
Source: Open timetable data (GTFS): Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann). How Head Your Way works.

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Airports: Waterford Airport (WAT) · Stations: Waterford (Plunkett) · Ports: Waterford; Port of Waterford

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