What is the travel distance from Waterford to Dublin?

About 82 miles (133 km) separate Waterford and Dublin.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Waterford to Dublin?

The majority of buses traveling from Waterford to Dublin start their journey at Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel and wind up at Dublin Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dublin?

Once in Dublin, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Little Museum of Dublin, Kilmainham Gaol, The Jeanie Johnston - Famine Ship, Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Zoo.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Waterford to Dublin on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:43am	Waterford Cork Road	4h 50m	3:33pm	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 55m	2:55pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Waterford Bus Station	3h	12:00pm	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Waterford (Manor Village)	3h 5m	11:30am	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Waterford Bus Station	3h 8m	1:53pm	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Dublin on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:43am	Waterford Cork Road	4h 50m	3:33pm	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	8:10am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	7:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	4:00am	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Dublin on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	2h 30m	10:30pm	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	8:10am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	7:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	4:00am	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Dublin on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:00pm	Dublin Airport T2	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	8:10am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	7:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	4:00am	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Dublin on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	2h 30m	10:30pm	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	8:10am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	7:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	4:00am	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Dublin on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	4h 47m	10:30pm	Dublin Busaras	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	8:10am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	7:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	4:00am	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Dublin on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:00pm	Dublin Airport T2	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	8:10am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	7:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	4:00am	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Waterford to Dublin on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:00pm	Dublin Airport T2	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Waterford (Dooleys Hotel)	1h 35m	8:10am	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Waterford Bus Station	2h 45m	7:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Waterford (Manor Village)	2h 35m	4:00am	Dublin Airport (Coach Park - Zone 16)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Waterford Bus Station	3h	9:45am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:42 PM 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 $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

485bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Waterford and Dublin?

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 Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
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D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
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E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland

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JJ Kavanagh & Sons

4/539 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.

October 9, 2024

Easy boarding

Loretta J.

October 12, 2025

Very good, except driver had difficulty answering questions

Darcy S.

October 26, 2024

Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 443 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $25

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.

November 26, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Waterford to Dublin by bus

What is the travel distance from Waterford to Dublin?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Waterford to Dublin?
What are the best sights and things to do in Dublin?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$22

11/24

$22

Today

$22

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$22

11/27

$12

11/28

$12

11/29

$12

11/30

$19

The cheapest trip from Waterford to Dublin was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $51 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-28.