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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 bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 133 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dublin to Waterford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Waterford buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 8:25 AM The Munster Express | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 10:25 AM The Munster Express | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Dublin | 2h15 | 11:45 AM Merchants Quay | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Dublin | 2h25 | 12:25 PM The Munster Express | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Waterford
Buses from Dublin to Waterford run on average 155 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 133 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 133 km |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 155 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Infobus, Dublin Coach, Dublin Bus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Dublin to WaterfordYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Waterford with European Sleeper, Infobus, Dublin Coach, Dublin Bus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
European Sleeper
Dublin Coach
Dublin Bus
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus Éireann
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.

When departing from Dublin, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Busáras and Dublin, Outside Heuston Train Station. When arriving in Waterford, you can end your trip in coach stations like Waterford, Bus Station, Waterford, Cork Road (Whitfield Clinic) and Waterford, Belmont Road (Ferrybank Shopping Centre).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Waterford, Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Dublin to Waterford, follow these tips:
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- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- 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
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