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Compare train and bus for Waterford to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Waterford to Dublin 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 16m. 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 | €16 Average price |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Waterford to Dublin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Waterford to Dublin 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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![]() | 6:35 AM Merchants Quay | 2h10 | 8:45 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Waterford to Dublin
Buses from Waterford to Dublin run on average 147 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 27 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 25m.
Distance 133 km |
Average bus duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 147 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Dublin Coach, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Waterford to DublinYou can travel by bus between Waterford to Dublin with European Sleeper, Dublin Coach, 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
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FAQs: Bus from Waterford to Dublin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Waterford to Dublin 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 Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Waterford, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Waterford, Bus Station, Waterford, Cork Road (Whitfield Clinic) and Waterford, Belmont Road (Ferrybank Shopping Centre). When arriving in Dublin, you can end your trip in coach stations like Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Busáras, Dublin, Clifton Court Hotel and Dublin, Outside Heuston Train Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Waterford, Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Waterford to Dublin
- 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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