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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Waterford Cork Road | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Waterford Cork Road | No tags | |||||
| Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Waterford Cork Road | No tags | |||||
| Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Waterford Cork Road | No tags | |||||
| Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Waterford Cork Road | No tags |
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Get from Cork to Waterford
The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cork to Waterford: Trip Overview
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Users have reported that the bus offers a comfortable and relaxing ride with clean seats. However, there was an issue where individuals were occupying disabled seats without needing them, which caused some inconvenience during the journey until it was resolved midway.
Expressway Cork Waterford recent customer reviews
Bus broke down Transfer us to a nother bus all so broke down.5 hours travel to Waterford from cork .2 hours watering onthe cork moter way for a replacement bus .
Simon K.
Unfortunately people were sitting in disabled seats that did not need to be . I eventually managed to move half way through journey . Very comfortable clean bus.
Janet S.
Nicel raxing drive comfortably seats
Henry S.
Cork to Waterford Bus
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How much does a bus ticket from Cork to Waterford cost?
The bus ticket price from Cork to Waterford starts at US$22. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cork to Waterford is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cork to Waterford?
The average travel time between Cork and Waterford is around 2h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 102 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cork and Waterford?
The number of buses from Cork to Waterford can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 50 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cork to Waterford by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cork to Waterford?
When taking the bus from Cork to Waterford, you can travel comfortably and safely with Expressway.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cork to Waterford?
Buses travelling between Cork and Waterford leave from Cork Airport or Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place and arrive at Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel, Waterford Bus Stop.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cork to Waterford was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cork to Waterford as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$20 for a bus ticket from Cork to Waterford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12, which is on 2025-11-05.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cork to Waterford, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cork to Waterford will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cork
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Popular Buses Connecting Waterford
Buses Leaving from Waterford
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