How much is the bus ticket from Waterford to Limerick?

The cheapest bus tickets from Waterford to Limerick start at R 493. The average price for this route is around R 600. 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 Limerick?

The average bus journey time from Waterford to Limerick is 4h 22m, covering a distance of 109 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Waterford to Limerick route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Waterford to Limerick at 07:40. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.

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

A bus trip from Waterford to Limerick produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Waterford to Limerick from R 196 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Waterford to Limerick on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:43	Waterford Cork Road	4h 22m	15:05	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	Limerick Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	13:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	15:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Limerick on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	20:05	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	Limerick Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	13:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	15:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Limerick on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	15:05	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	Limerick Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	13:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	15:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Limerick on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	Limerick Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	13:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	13:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Limerick on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	Limerick Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	13:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Limerick on 8 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	13:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	15:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	15:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterford to Limerick on 9 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	10:05	Limerick Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	11:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Waterford Bus Station	2h 25m	13:05	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Waterford to Limerick

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 493, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

4h 22mAverage duration

109 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Waterford and Limerick?

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 Limerick

A
Limerick Bus Station
301 Hyde Rd, Limerick, V94 K659, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5495 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 495 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at R 493

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Waterford to Limerick 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 Limerick?
The cheapest bus tickets from Waterford to Limerick start at R 493. The average price for this route is around R 600. 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 Limerick?
The average bus journey time from Waterford to Limerick is 4h 22m, covering a distance of 109 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Waterford to Limerick route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Waterford to Limerick?
The earliest bus departs from Waterford to Limerick at 07:40. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Waterford to Limerick?
A bus trip from Waterford to Limerick produces an estimated 3 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

31/01

R 400

01/02

R 442

Today

R 439

03/02

R 263

04/02

R 200

05/02

R 199

06/02

R 199

07/02

R 199

The cheapest trip from Waterford to Limerick was searched and found on 05 Feb 2026 with a price of R 199

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

You can expect to pay from R 199 to R 763 for a bus ticket from Waterford to Limerick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 199, which is on 2026-02-05.