Bus and Coach from Waterford to Dublin: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Waterford to Dublin

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Waterford to Dublin from various bus operators like Expressway, JJ Kavanagh & Sons or Dublin Coach for the next days.

today

£9

tomorrow

£10

Thursday

£10

Friday

£9

Saturday

£10

Sunday

£9

Monday

£9

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 40m	18:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	20:40	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 03/02/2026 18:00:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/02/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Expressway	2h 30m	20:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	22:30	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 03/02/2026 20:00:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/02/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	09:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 03/02/2026 09:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	11:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	13:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 03/02/2026 11:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	3h 5m	08:10	Waterford	Institute of Technology	11:15	Dublin	Beckett Bridge	Basic	£18	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 03/02/2026 08:10:00 to Beckett Bridge, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	04:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	06:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 04/02/2026 04:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/02/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	07:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	09:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 04/02/2026 07:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	09:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 04/02/2026 09:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	11:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	13:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 04/02/2026 11:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	13:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	15:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 04/02/2026 13:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 04/02/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	04:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	06:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 05/02/2026 04:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	07:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	09:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 05/02/2026 07:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	09:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 05/02/2026 09:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	11:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	13:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 05/02/2026 11:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	13:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	15:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 05/02/2026 13:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/02/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 40m	18:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	20:40	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 06/02/2026 18:00:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/02/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Expressway	2h 30m	20:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	22:30	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 06/02/2026 20:00:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/02/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	04:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	06:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 06/02/2026 04:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/02/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	07:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	09:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 06/02/2026 07:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 20m	01:15	Waterford	Institute of Technology	03:35	Dublin	Red Cow	Basic	£17	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 06/02/2026 01:15:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/02/2026 03:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	04:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	06:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 07/02/2026 04:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/02/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	07:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	09:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 07/02/2026 07:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	09:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 07/02/2026 09:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	11:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	13:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 07/02/2026 11:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	13:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	15:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 07/02/2026 13:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 40m	18:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	20:40	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 08/02/2026 18:00:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Expressway	2h 30m	20:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	22:30	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 08/02/2026 20:00:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	2h 25m	18:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	20:25	Dublin	Heuston	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 08/02/2026 18:00:00 to Heuston, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	04:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	06:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 08/02/2026 04:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	07:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	09:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 08/02/2026 07:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 40m	18:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	20:40	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 09/02/2026 18:00:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Expressway	2h 30m	20:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	22:30	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£9	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 09/02/2026 20:00:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/02/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	04:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	06:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 09/02/2026 04:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	07:00	Waterford	Merchants Quay	09:05	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	£10	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 09/02/2026 07:00:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 20m	01:15	Waterford	Institute of Technology	03:35	Dublin	Red Cow	Basic	£18	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 09/02/2026 01:15:00 to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/02/2026 03:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Waterford to Dublin is £9 on 06/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Waterford and Dublin

See here how frequent the connections between Waterford and Dublin are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 637 daily coaches from Waterford to Dublin. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Waterford and Dublin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 875 coaches from Waterford to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Waterford and Dublin, with 141 offers.

Facts about coaches from Waterford to Dublin

Compare all providers like Expressway, JJ Kavanagh & Sons and Dublin Coach that travel 264 times every day by bus from Waterford to Dublin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Waterford to Dublin starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Coach	08:10
Latest Coach	21:00
Daily Bus Connections	264 Ø
Distance	134.9 km
Coach Companies	Expressway, JJ Kavanagh & Sons and Dublin Coach

Cheapest coach connections from Waterford to Dublin

Every day, 264 buses from 3 coach companies leave Waterford for Dublin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£9

Wednesday 04/02

£10

Thursday 05/02

£10

Friday 06/02

£9

Saturday 07/02

£10

Sunday 08/02

£10

Monday 09/02

£9

Tuesday 10/02

£10

Wednesday 11/02

£9

Thursday 12/02

£9

Friday 13/02

£17

Saturday 14/02

£9

Sunday 15/02

£9

Monday 16/02

£9

Tuesday 17/02

£10

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

£17

Saturday 21/02

£9

Sunday 22/02

£10

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

£10

Wednesday 25/02

£11

Thursday 26/02

£10

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

£10

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Waterford to Dublin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Waterford to Dublin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Waterford to Dublin. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Waterford to Dublin, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Waterford to Dublin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Waterford to Dublin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Waterford to Dublin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Waterford to Dublin are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Waterford to Dublin

These are the most booked bus companies between Waterford to Dublin from our users.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons from Waterford to Dublin

Here you will find the key facts about the JJ Kavanagh & Sons bus route Waterford to Dublin:

Cheapest Price	£17
Fastest Coach	1h 35m
Earliest Coach	08:10
Last Coach	19:00
Daily Connections	230 Ø
Found on	30/01/2026

Expressway from Waterford to Dublin

Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Waterford to Dublin:

Cheapest Price	£9
Fastest Coach	2h 25m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Last Coach	20:00
Daily Connections	274 Ø
Found on	30/01/2026

Dublin Coach from Waterford to Dublin

Here you will find the key facts about the Dublin Coach bus route Waterford to Dublin:

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	2h 5m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Last Coach	21:00
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	31/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Waterford and Dublin

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Waterford and Dublin.

Merchants Quay

Merchants Quay 23

Institute of Technology

Ferrybank Shopping Centre

Parnell Street

Whitfield Clinic Cork Road

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Service and Comfort on the bus from Waterford to Dublin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Waterford to Dublin? Or which bus companies serve the route Waterford to Dublin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Waterford to Dublin bus

How much does a Waterford - Dublin coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Waterford - Dublin bus trip is available from £9 and takes 2h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Waterford to Dublin?

The connection Waterford to Dublin is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £39. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Waterford - Dublin route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Waterford to Dublin is offered by roughly 264 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Dublin from Waterford take?

The quickest coach from Waterford to Dublin is provided by JJ Kavanagh & Sons and takes 1h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Waterford to Dublin?

The earliest bus to Dublin departs from Waterford at 08:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Waterford to Dublin?

The latest bus to Dublin departs from Waterford at 21:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Waterford - Dublin route?

Passengers looking to travel from Waterford to Dublin can travel with Expressway, JJ Kavanagh & Sons and Dublin Coach. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Waterford and Dublin?

You can check all the direct connections between Waterford and Dublin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway, JJ Kavanagh & Sons and Dublin Coach.

What can I take with me on the bus to Dublin from Waterford?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Waterford Dublin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Waterford Dublin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Waterford to Dublin on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Waterford to Dublin?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Waterford to Dublin

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Waterford and to Dublin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Waterford and to Dublin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!