The cheapest way from Dublin airport to Waterford is by shuttle bus. These are few shuttle buses leaving Dublin airport to Waterford. The shuttle bus fare from Dublin airport to Waterford is going between €19-21 for one way ticket. You can check here and compare prices the cheapest with J.J. Kavanagh & Sons for €19 and the most expensive €21.

The travel time from Dublin airport to Waterford is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus schedule is every 30 minutes to 1 hour starting at 6 30 am until 12 30 am. You can get cheaper prices booking online and buying a return ticket.

There is no direct train from Dublin airport to Waterford. You will have to get the bus to Heuston Station. Once you get to Heuston Station the train will take 2 hours. The train fare from Dublin to Waterford is around €20-25. That’s why I don’t think is the most comfortable way longer and more expensive than the bus.

If you go from Dublin airport to Waterford by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 2 hours. The taxi fare from Dublin airport to Waterford is €290-300. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depending on traffic and your final destination.

There are many options for renting a car in Dublin’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Waterford. It will take you 2 hours to get from Dublin airport to Waterford with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around €30-40 per day.

Car rental option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Dublin and Waterford. Make sure you have parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Waterford.