How far is Dublin from Waterford by coach?

The distance between Waterford and Dublin by coach is approximately 82 miles (133 km).

Is there a way to reach Dublin from Waterford without a car?

You can travel to Dublin from Waterford by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Waterford to Dublin from £10 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Waterford to Dublin on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:43	Waterford Cork Road	4h 50m	15:33	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	13:00	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 55m	14:55	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	3h	12:00	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	08:25	Waterford (Manor Village)	3h 5m	11:30	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	10:45	Waterford Bus Station	3h 8m	13:53	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Dublin on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:43	Waterford Cork Road	4h 50m	15:33	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	08:10	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	07:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	01:25	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	04:00	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Waterford Bus Station	3h	09:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Dublin on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Waterford Bus Station	3h	21:00	Dublin Airport T2	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	08:10	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	07:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	01:25	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	04:00	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Waterford Bus Station	3h	09:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Dublin on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Waterford Bus Station	3h	21:00	Dublin Airport T2	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	08:10	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	07:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	01:25	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	04:00	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Waterford Bus Station	3h	09:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Dublin on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Waterford Bus Station	3h	21:00	Dublin Airport T2	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	08:10	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	07:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	01:25	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	04:00	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Waterford Bus Station	3h	09:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Dublin on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	20:25	Dublin City (Heuston Station)	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	08:10	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	07:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	01:25	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	04:00	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Waterford Bus Station	3h	09:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Dublin on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Waterford Bus Station	3h	21:00	Dublin Airport T2	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	08:10	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	07:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	01:25	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	04:00	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Waterford Bus Station	3h	09:45	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:19 GMT.

Get from Waterford to Dublin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

474bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

89 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

JJ Kavanagh & Sons

4/538 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

Users have shared positive feedback about the punctuality and driving skills of the coach service, noting that it managed to navigate through traffic efficiently with minimal delay. Additionally, while most aspects were praised, there was a mention of some difficulty in communication when questions were posed to the driver.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Dublin recent customer reviews

Turned up on time. Nice coach well driven. Negotiating the Dub rush hour and only 10 mins behind schedule. Impressed

Chris D.

9 October 2024

Easy boarding

Loretta J.

12 October 2025

Very good, except driver had difficulty answering questions

Darcy S.

26 October 2024

Expressway

4/5440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Based on 440 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Expressway Waterford Dublin recent customer reviews

The driver was polite and the ride was comfortable. The bus arrived at its destination on time. Visual information showed the approximate time of arrival.

Robert W.

26 November 2024

Expressway

4/5440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Based on 440 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Expressway Waterford Dublin recent customer reviews

The driver was polite and the ride was comfortable. The bus arrived at its destination on time. Visual information showed the approximate time of arrival.

Robert W.

26 November 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Waterford and Dublin?

Stops in Waterford

A - Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel

B - Waterford Bus Stop

Stops in Dublin

A - Dublin Airport

B - City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)

C - Custom House Quay

D - Por

E - Dublin

F - Ferryport Terminal 2

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Waterford to Dublin

How far is Dublin from Waterford by coach?
The distance between Waterford and Dublin by coach is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
Is there a way to reach Dublin from Waterford without a car?
You can travel to Dublin from Waterford by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£17

17/11

£17

Today

£17

19/11

£17

20/11

£10

21/11

£10

22/11

£10

23/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Waterford to Dublin was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Waterford to Dublin as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £40 for a bus ticket from Waterford to Dublin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-21.