The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Waterford
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Waterford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Waterford will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 25 buses that leave Dublin for Waterford on Wed, May 27, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:05 AM2h10Dublin2:15 AMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM2h40Dublin9:40 AMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
9:30 AM2h15Dublin11:45 AMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
11:30 AM2h25Dublin1:55 PMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM2h20Dublin3:20 PMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
12:05 AM2h10Dublin2:15 AMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
9:30 AM2h15Dublin11:45 AMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM2h20Dublin3:20 PMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
9:00 PM2h20Dublin11:20 PMWaterford Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM2h25Dublin8:25 AMWaterford Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dublin to Waterford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Waterford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Waterford:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dublin to Waterford costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Waterford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Dublin Coach, Expressway (Bus Éireann), J.J.Kavanagh & Sons.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Dublin to Waterford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Dublin to Waterford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Waterford buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 2:25 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Dublin | 2h20 | 3:20 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Dublin | 2h40 | 4:15 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 4:25 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Dublin | 2h30 | 5:30 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Dublin | 2h40 | 6:15 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 6:25 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Dublin | 2h35 | 7:35 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 8:25 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:02 PM Dublin | 2h28 | 8:30 PM Waterford Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 9:55 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Dublin | 2h30 | 10:15 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 10:25 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Dublin | 2h20 | 11:20 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 12:25 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Dublin | 2h35 | 1:10 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Dublin | 2h25 | 2:10 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Dublin | 2h10 | 2:15 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 8:25 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Dublin | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 10:25 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Dublin | 2h15 | 11:45 AM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:31 AM Dublin | 2h29 | 12:00 PM Waterford Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Dublin | 2h40 | 2:00 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 1:55 PM Waterford Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Waterford
Buses from Dublin to Waterford run on average 149 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 149 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Alibus, Infobus, Dublin Coach, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Bus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons from Dublin to WaterfordYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Waterford with Alibus, Infobus, Dublin Coach, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Bus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
Alibus
Dublin Coach
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Dublin Bus
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Waterford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Waterford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Waterford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alibus
- Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Waterford Crystal, a renowned factory offering guided tours and showcasing exquisite crystal creations
- Reginald's Tower, a historic landmark and museum displaying Viking artifacts and medieval history
- Bishop's Palace, an elegant Georgian building housing a museum with 18th-century artifacts and local history exhibits
- Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, featuring a collection of medieval artifacts and interactive exhibits
- Christ Church Cathedral, a beautiful cathedral with stunning architecture and historical significance.
- Mount Congreve Gardens, expansive gardens featuring a diverse collection of plants and flowers
- The Copper Coast, a scenic drive along a UNESCO Global Geopark with stunning coastal views
- Waterford Greenway, a picturesque cycling and walking trail along an old railway line
- Dunmore East, a charming fishing village with beautiful beaches and coastal walks
- Tramore Beach, a popular spot for surfing and enjoying seaside activities.
- Alibus
- The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alibus
- One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alibus
- For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alibus
- Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed
- guide dogs are allowed for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dublin to Waterford
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
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