Getting to Dungarvan
How to reach Dungarvan by bus, or car.
Bus
Dungarvan has no railway station, so the bus is the main public transport link. Bus Éireann Route 40 runs through the town on the Cork-to-Waterford corridor, stopping in the centre, and connects Dungarvan with Waterford city to the east and Cork city to the west via Youghal.
- From Waterford
- Bus Éireann Route 40 from Waterford city (~50 min)
- From Cork
- Bus Éireann Route 40 from Cork via Youghal (~1h 30m)
- Stop
- Town-centre stops on Davitt's Quay and Grattan Square
- Fare
- Adult single from a few euro; Leap Card accepted
Tips
- •Route 40 is the workhorse link: Cork to the west, Waterford to the east, through Dungarvan.
- •There is no train to Dungarvan; the nearest railway station is Waterford Plunkett, reached by Route 40.
- •Check current Route 40 times on the Bus Éireann site before travelling; frequency varies by day.
Driving
Dungarvan sits on the N25, the main Cork-to-Waterford road, roughly halfway between the two cities. About 45 minutes from Waterford city and around 1 hour from Cork. The N25 is mostly dual carriageway and bypasses the town centre.
- From Waterford
- ~45 min via the N25 (~45 km)
- From Cork
- ~1 hour via the N25 through Youghal (~75 km)
- From Dublin
- ~2h 30m via the M9 to Waterford then the N25
- Parking
- Pay-and-display on Grattan Square, side streets, and Davitt's Quay
Tips
- •The N25 bypasses the town; follow signs for the town centre and Grattan Square.
- •Park on or near Grattan Square for the shops, castle, and quay.
- •For the Greenway, park near the Abbeyside trailhead on the eastern side of the river.
Useful Links
From the Airport
Live options for reaching the village from the nearest airports. Times and fares are a guide and can change with traffic or operator schedules.
Cork AirportORK
80 km away- Duration
- ~1h 15m
- Cost
- Car hire from around €35/day
N25 east through Youghal to Dungarvan. Mostly dual carriageway. Cork Airport is the nearest airport to Dungarvan.
Operator: Car hire desks in airport arrivals
- Duration
- ~2h
- Cost
- Adult single from around €15
Take the airport bus or a taxi from Cork Airport to Cork city centre, then Bus Éireann Route 40 east through Youghal to Dungarvan.
Operator: Bus Éireann
Waterford AirportWAT
55 km away- Duration
- ~50 min
- Cost
- Car hire subject to availability
Waterford Airport at Killowen is the closest airport by distance, but scheduled commercial service has been limited; check current flights and car-hire availability before relying on it. From the airport, head west on the N25 to Dungarvan.
Operator: Waterford Airport
Dublin AirportDUB
215 km away- Duration
- ~2h 45m
- Cost
- Car hire from around €35/day
M11 and M9 south to Waterford, then the N25 west to Dungarvan. Mostly motorway.
Operator: Car hire desks in airport arrivals
- Duration
- ~4h
- Cost
- Combined fare from around €25
Bus Éireann X51 from Dublin Airport to Waterford, then Route 40 west to Dungarvan. Allow time for the connection.
Operator: Bus Éireann
EV & Essentials
Practical infrastructure on the ground: charging, water, and accessibility facilities worth knowing about before you arrive.
EV Charging
ESB ecars charger, Davitt's Quay
ESB ecars · AC and DC; verify current configuration · 2 stalls · Pay per kWh via the ESB ecars app
Davitt's Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Public charging on Davitt's Quay near the town centre. Confirm live status and connector count on the ESB ecars map before relying on it; charger configurations change.. Type 2, CCS
Accessibility Facilities
Grattan Square public toilets
Accessible toilet · Grattan Square, Dungarvan
Accessible stall available during daytime hours in the town centre. Verify current status with Waterford City and County Council.
Waterford Greenway, Abbeyside trailhead
Sexton Street, Abbeyside, Dungarvan
Level, sealed surface from the trailhead; suitable for wheelchairs and buggies on the Dungarvan-to-Durrow section.
Leap Card
The Leap Card is Ireland's national reusable transport card. It works on Bus Éireann services through Dungarvan and across the bus and rail networks nationwide, and is cheaper than paying cash.
- Cost
- €5 for the card plus credit top-up
- Savings
- Cheaper than cash on Bus Éireann
- Where To Get
- Spar, Centra, Londis and newsagents, or online
Parking
Parking options in and around Dungarvan. On busy weekends, arriving early is recommended.
Grattan Square parking
Pay-and-display on the square and side streets; check current tariff on the meter. On-street parking around Grattan Square, close to the shops and the castle. Verify current rates locally.
Davitt's Quay car park
Quayside parking near the castle, the Moorings, and the library.
Planning the wider trip?
Our country-level primer covers national rail, intercity buses, airports, the Leap Card, and whether you actually need a hire car for your trip around Ireland.
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