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Waterford City is located in the South East of Ireland and is easily reached by
road, rail, sea or air.

Click here to download the Waterford City Tourist Map (PDF).

By Road

From Dublin: Waterford City is less than two hours drive from Dublin, take
the N7/N9 to the West of Dublin City (M50), and follow the M9/N9 motorway
to Waterford. As you approach Waterford City, cross the bridge and turn left
along the South Quay (N25).

From Cork: Waterford City is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Cork. When leaving Cork, take the N25 through Midleton, Youghal Bypass, Dungarvan and Waterford City. When you reach Waterford City continue on the (N25) and you will come to South Quays.

From Rosslare: Waterford City is approximately 1 hour drive from Rosslare.
When leaving Rosslare, take the N25 for Wexford, New Ross and Waterford City.
As you approach Wateford City, cross the bridge and turn left along the Quay (N25).

Rapid Express Coaches

Rapid Express Coaches operate 12 daily services to and from Dublin airport

www.rapidcabs.com/DublinService.htm

Rapid Express Coaches enquiries can be made by calling: +353 51 858 585

Bus Eireann

Bus Eireann is Ireland’s national coach service for destinations outside of Waterford. Bus Eireann operates 8 daily weekday services to and from Dublin and 14 weekday services between Cork and Waterford. Check their website to see services from Cork and Dublin airports. www.buseireann.ie

By Rail

Iarnród Éireann

Iarnród Éireann is Ireland’s rail network operating 8 daily services between Dublin and Waterford. Information on train times and fares can be obtained by telephoning 1850 366 222 (for calls outside the republic of Ireland – 00 353 1 8366222) between
08.30-18.00 Monday to Friday & Saturday 09.00 – 18.00 or by visiting www.irishrail.ie

By Sea

Rosslare Ferryport is 75km from Waterford and the quayside. Irish Ferries offer the following destinations from Rosslare, Pembroke in Wales, Cherbourg and Rosscoff in France. Information on sailing times and fares can be obtained by telephoning + 353 818 300 400 Monday to Friday 0900-1800 and Saturday 0900-1600. www.irishferries.co.uk

By Air

Waterford Aiport

Waterford Airport is situated just 20mins from Waterford city centre and quayside

There are regular flights to and from London Luton airport, Birmingham airport and Manchester airport, from where many international airports can be reached

directly. www.aerarann.com

Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport is approximately two hours drive by motorway from Waterford City.

The airport is conveniently located approximately 10 km north of Dublin city centre. It is served by a large number of buses, coaches and taxis all allowing you to get to and from the airport with ease. Dublin Airport provides services to 27 airports in the UK and a european network covering over 100 airports. www.dublinairport.com

Cork Airport

Cork Airport is approximately 1 hour and 30minutes drive from Waterford City. The airport is located just 8 kms from Cork City Centre. Cork Airport provides services to 14 airports in the UK and a european network covering over 17 airports. www.corkairport.com

 
 
After two years of preparations involving an estimated 13,760 hours of voluntary effort, Waterford successfully hosted The Tall Ships Races 2011 from June 30-July 3.
It’s estimated that 500,000 people enjoyed the spectacle in the city and along the Suir Estuary. To all those individuals and organisations that made this huge international event possible and to the people of Waterford who embraced the occasion brilliantly – thank you. To those who visited Waterford, we look forward to welcoming you back soon and invite you to visit www.discoverwaterfordcity.ie to keep up-to-date on what’s happening in Ireland’s oldest city. To the sail training family at the heart of The Tall Ships Races, we look forward to your return!

Here we showcase a small selection of Dylan Vaughan’s photography from four magical days.