How much is the bus ticket from Waterford to Cork?

The cheapest bus tickets from Waterford to Cork start at R 358. The average price for this route is around R 360. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Waterford to Cork?

The average bus journey time from Waterford to Cork is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 99 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Waterford to Cork route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 49 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Waterford to Cork?

The earliest bus departs from Waterford to Cork at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:12.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Waterford to Cork?

A bus trip from Waterford to Cork produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Waterford to Cork from R 202 | Compare & Save up to 42%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Waterford to Cork on 5 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	09:12	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	13:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	12:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	14:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Cork on 6 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	08:12	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	11:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	13:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Cork on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	14:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	08:12	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Cork on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	08:12	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Cork on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	08:12	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Cork on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
Bus	08:12	Waterford Cork Road	2h 3m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	10:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	09:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	11:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
Bus	10:00	Waterford Bus Station	2h 15m	12:15	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:10 PM GMT.

Get from Waterford to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 358, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

2h 5mAverage duration

99 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Waterford and Cork?

Stops in Waterford

A
Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel
7 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
B
Waterford Bus Stop
36 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
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Stops in Cork

A
Cork Airport
B
Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place
Lower Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, Ireland
C
Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal
Port of Cork, Loughbeg, Co. Cork, Ireland

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5481 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 481 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 R 358

Expressway Waterford Cork recent customer reviews

It was so timely on arriving

Griness K.

24 August 2025

On time - good driving

Peter C.

16 July 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Waterford to Cork by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Waterford to Cork?
The cheapest bus tickets from Waterford to Cork start at R 358. The average price for this route is around R 360. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Waterford to Cork?
The average bus journey time from Waterford to Cork is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 99 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Waterford to Cork route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 49 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Waterford to Cork?
The earliest bus departs from Waterford to Cork at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:12.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Waterford to Cork?
A bus trip from Waterford to Cork produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/01

R 326

04/01

R 326

Today

R 326

06/01

R 326

07/01

R 203

08/01

R 203

09/01

R 203

10/01

R 202

The cheapest trip from Waterford to Cork was searched and found on 10 Jan 2026 with a price of R 202

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

You can expect to pay from R 202 to R 346 for a bus ticket from Waterford to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 202, which is on 2026-01-10.