Getting to Wexford Town
How to reach Wexford Town by InterCity train, bus, car, or bicycle.
Rail
Wexford is served by its own station on the Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort line, roughly a 10-minute walk from Main Street along the quay. Wexford is a through-station on this line, not a terminus, with services running in both directions.
- Station
- Wexford (O'Hanrahan), WXFRD
🚆 InterCity from Wexford (O'Hanrahan)
Iarnród Éireann InterCity departures
InterCity service from Wexford (O'Hanrahan). Updates every minute.
Bus
Wexford Bus runs frequent coach services (routes 740 and 740X) from Redmond Square to Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport, alongside Bus Éireann services covering the wider county. Local Link Wexford covers rural routes around the county.
- Routes
- Wexford Bus 740/740X to Dublin
Driving
Wexford Town is reached via the M11/N11 from Dublin, roughly 140km and about 1 hour 50 minutes' drive under normal traffic. Rosslare Europort, with ferry connections to Fishguard in Wales and to France, lies about 19km south of the town, roughly 20-25 minutes' drive; anyone arriving by ferry from Wales or France should plan on that short onward drive into town. Parking in the town centre is pay-and-display; Redmond Square and Trinity Street both have car parks close to Main Street.
- Route
- M11/N11
Cycling
Wexford's town centre is flat and compact enough to cycle easily, though Main Street itself is narrow and often busy with foot traffic. Ask locally about bike hire.
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.
Dublin AirportDUB
145 km away- Duration
- Around 2 hours
- Cost
- Check wexfordbus.com for current fares
Direct coach service from Redmond Square, Wexford to Dublin Airport.
Operator: Wexford Bus
- Duration
- Around 3 hours combined
- Cost
- Check irishrail.ie for current fares
No direct rail link to Dublin Airport; requires a transfer at Dublin Connolly.
Operator: Irish Rail
- Duration
- Around 2 hours
- Cost
- Fuel and any tolls; parking at the airport separate
Standard driving route via the M11/N11.
Leap Card
Check with Wexford Bus before relying on Leap Card for its Dublin coach routes; most intercity and regional bus/rail fares to and from Wexford are bought directly through Irish Rail or the relevant bus operator rather than Leap Card.
Parking
Parking options in and around Wexford Town. On busy weekends, arriving early or taking the InterCity train is recommended.
Redmond Square car park
Trinity Street car park
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.
Getting Around Ireland →Top Tip
The InterCity train is the best way to get to Wexford Town. You arrive right in the heart of Wexford Town, there’s no parking hassle, and you can enjoy a meal and a drink without worrying about driving home.