Bus Waterford to Dublin: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Waterford to Dublin from various bus operators like JJ Kavanagh & Sons or Dublin Coach for the next days.

today

$16

tomorrow

$16

Saturday

$16

Sunday

$16

Monday

Tuesday

$16

Wednesday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	3:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	5:05 PM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 3:00:00 PM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	5:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	7:05 PM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 5:00:00 PM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	7:00 PM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	9:05 PM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 PM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	3h 30m	3:30 PM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	7:00 PM	Dublin	Beckett Bridge	Economy	$25	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 3:30:00 PM to Beckett Bridge, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	3h 0m	5:15 PM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	8:15 PM	Dublin	Beckett Bridge	Economy	$25	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/23/2026 5:15:00 PM to Beckett Bridge, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	4:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	6:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/24/2026 4:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	9:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/24/2026 9:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 20m	1:15 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	3:35 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$25	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/24/2026 1:15:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 10m	2:10 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	4:20 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$25	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/24/2026 2:10:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	9:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	1:05 PM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 11:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 23m	1:12 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	3:35 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$24	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 1:12:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 23m	2:07 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	4:30 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$24	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 2:07:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	9:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	1:05 PM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 23m	1:12 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	3:35 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$24	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 1:12:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 23m	2:07 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	4:30 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$24	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 2:07:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	9:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	11:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	1:05 PM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 23m	1:12 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	3:35 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$25	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 1:12:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 23m	2:07 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	4:30 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$25	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 2:07:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	4:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	6:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	7:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	9:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Dublin Coach	2h 5m	9:00 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	11:05 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$16	A Bus from Dublin Coach goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 20m	1:15 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	3:35 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$25	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
JJ Kavanagh & Sons	2h 10m	2:10 AM	Waterford	Institute of Technology	4:20 AM	Dublin	Red Cow	Economy	$25	A Bus from JJ Kavanagh & Sons goes from Institute of Technology, Waterford (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 AM to Red Cow, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Waterford and Dublin

See here how frequent the connections between Waterford and Dublin are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 279 daily buses from Waterford to Dublin. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 64 daily coaches between Waterford and Dublin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 448 buses from Waterford to Dublin, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Waterford and Dublin, with 132 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/19/2026 costs just $16, from Dublin Coach

Facts about the bus from Waterford to Dublin

Compare all providers like JJ Kavanagh & Sons and Dublin Coach that travel 209 times every day by bus from Waterford to Dublin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Waterford to Dublin starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Latest Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	209 Ø
Distance	83.8 miles
Bus Companies	JJ Kavanagh & Sons and Dublin Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Waterford to Dublin

Every day, 209 buses from 2 bus companies leave Waterford for Dublin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$25

Friday 07/24

$25

Saturday 07/25

$24

Sunday 07/26

$24

Monday 07/27

$24

Tuesday 07/28

$25

Wednesday 07/29

$24

Thursday 07/30

$25

Friday 07/31

$24

Saturday 08/01

$24

Sunday 08/02

$24

Monday 08/03

$16

Tuesday 08/04

$25

Wednesday 08/05

$24

Thursday 08/06

$24

Friday 08/07

$24

Saturday 08/08

$24

Sunday 08/09

$24

Monday 08/10

$24

Tuesday 08/11

$25

Wednesday 08/12

$24

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$16

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Waterford to Dublin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Waterford to Dublin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $14, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Waterford to Dublin. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Waterford to Dublin, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Waterford to Dublin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Waterford to Dublin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Waterford to Dublin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Waterford to Dublin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Waterford and Dublin

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Waterford and Dublin.

Merchants Quay

Merchants Quay 23

Institute of Technology

Parnell Street

Ferrybank Shopping Centre

Whitfield Clinic Cork Road

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Service and Comfort on the bus from Waterford to Dublin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Waterford to Dublin? Or which bus companies serve the route Waterford to Dublin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Waterford to Dublin bus

How much does a Waterford Dublin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 2h 5m to reach Dublin. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Waterford to Dublin?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dublin.

On average, how many connections are available from Waterford to Dublin each day?

Every day, the Waterford to Dublin bus route is served by approximately 209 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Waterford to Dublin take?

The fastest bus from Waterford to Dublin is offered by JJ Kavanagh & Sons and takes 1h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Waterford to Dublin?

The earliest bus arriving in Dublin from Waterford starts at 3:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Waterford to Dublin?

The latest bus trip departing from Waterford for Dublin starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Waterford Dublin route?

When traveling by bus from Waterford to Dublin, passengers can travel with JJ Kavanagh & Sons and Dublin Coach. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Waterford and Dublin?

You can check all the direct connections between Waterford and Dublin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: JJ Kavanagh & Sons and Dublin Coach.

What can I take with me on the Waterford to Dublin bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Waterford Dublin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Waterford Dublin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Waterford to Dublin on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Waterford to Dublin

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Waterford and to Dublin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Waterford and to Dublin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!