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Getting Here


Taxi Services

There are many taxi companies offering services in the cities, towns and villages in the south east, for their contact details contact in Ireland directory enquires 11811 or 11850

Internal Ferries - Passage East Car Ferry

Passage East Car Ferry
Tel: 051 382480 or 051 382488
This widely used 4 minute scenic corssing of the Suir Estuary from Ballyhack, Co. Wexford to Passage East, Co. Waterford is part of the South East Coastal Drive and saves time on your trip between Co. Waterford and Co. Wexford.

Car Hire

Most of the major car rental companies have desks at the airports terminals and large towns throughout the region. All drivers must have valid licences. It is advisable to book in advance, especially if you are traveling in high season or if you require an automatic car or child seats.

Public Transport

Bus Éireann - National bus company servicing all main towns and cities.
Tel: 01 836 6111
www.buseireann.ie

Iarnrod Éireann - Irish Rail Network

Tel: 1850 366222 www.irishrail.ie

Driving

A valid driving licence is required by the visitor from their country of residence. Driving in Ireland is on the left hand side of the road. Safely belts must be worn at all times by front and back seat passengers. Motorcyclists and their passengers must wear safety helments whilst driving. The Speed limit is 120 kph on motorways, 100 kph on national roads. Brown signposts with white lettering provide information on visitor attractions including castles, accommodation, tourist information offices, scenic areas and picnic sites.

Sea

A number of Ferry Carries link the South East with the UK and Mainland Europe. Direct connections servicing the region are as follows:

Stena Line www.stenaline.ie
Tel: + 353 1 204 7777
Fishguard to Rosslare Europort
Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Holyhead to Dublin Port, Dublin

Irish Ferries www.irishferries.com
Tel: + 353 1 818 300 400
Pembroke to Rosslare Europort
Rosscoff, Brittany to Rosslare Europort
Cherbourg to Rosslare Europort
Holy Head to Dublin

Brittany Ferries
www.brittany-ferries.ie
Tel: + 353 1 4277801
Roscoff, Brittany to Cork

P&O Ferries
www.poirishsea.com
Tel: + 353 1 4073434
Liverpool to Dublin

LD Lines
www.ldlines.co.uk
Tel: + 44 844 567 8836
Rosslare to Le Havre

Shannon International Airport

Shannon International Airport
Tel: + 353 61 712 000
www.shannonairport.com
Shannon International Airport is situated: 150 kms (93 miles) from Waterford City.
Buses, taxis and car rental are available at the airport.

Cork International Airport

Cork International Airport
Tel: + 353 21 431 3131
www.corkairport.com
Cork International Airport is situated: 127 kms (80miles) from Waterford City.
Buses, taxis and car rental are available at the airport.

Dublin International Airport

Dublin International Airport
Tel: + 353 1 814 1111
www.dublinairport.com
Dublin International Airport is situated: 172 kms (107miles) from Waterford City.
Buses, taxis and car rental are available at the airport.

Waterford Airport

Waterford Airport
Tel: + 353 51 875589
www.flywaterford.com
Waterford Airport is situated: 10 kms (6miles) from Waterford City.

Taxis and car rental are available at the airport.