Travelling by train from Dublin to Waterford is a scenic way to get around when you are visiting Ireland.
Rail services on this route are operated by Irish Rail. They run regular InterCity trains from Dublin Heuston station to Waterford (Plunkett) station.
Trains from Dublin to Waterford depart every 1 to 3 hours throughout the day. As such, you may want to check timetables before travelling to ensure that you don’t have to wait a long time for the next service when you arrive at the station.
Most trains on this route are direct, but some require a connection at Limerick Junction station on the way. The journey time on direct services ranges from 2 hours and 5 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes, while the travel time on services with connections is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Single tickets for trains from Dublin to Waterford can be as cheap as 9.99 euros for adults for standard class and 22.49 euros for adults for first class. These fares are available if you book online well ahead of time. There is also a 3 euro fee for credit cards and processing.